Government

1. Agendas & Minutes
2. City Administration
   1. City Attorney
   2. City Clerk
      1. Applications and Permits
      2. Boards & Committees
      3. Birth Certificate
      4. Death Certificate
      5. Do Not Knock List
      6. Elections & Voting
         1. Election Inspectors
         2. Election Results
         3. Voter Precinct Maps
         4. Voter Registration
         5. Voting Absentee Ballot
      7. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
      8. Licensing Businesses
      9. Licensing Dogs
         1. Dog Park Membership Renewal
         2. Pets in the Parks
      10. Licensing Non-Domestic Animals
   3. City Manager
      1. Graduate City Management Fellowship
      2. Employee Recognition
      3. Adult-Use (Recreational) Marijuana
         1. Recreational Marihuana Establishment Application
      4. Residents Mini-Academy
      5. Royal Oak Residents Academy
   4. Commissions, Boards & Committees
      1. Vacancies
      2. Animal Shelter Committee
      3. Audit Review Committee
      4. Board of Review
      5. Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board
      6. Building Authority
      7. Charter Review Committee
      8. City Commission
         1. Meeting Minutes
         2. Strategic Plan
      9. City-School Liaison Committee
      10. Civil Service Board
      11. Construction Code Board of Appeals
      12. Crime Prevention Council
      13. Downtown Development Authority
      14. Environmental Advisory Board
      15. Fire Department Civil Service Commission
      16. Historic District Commission
      17. Historic District Study Committee
          1. Designated Properties
          2. FAQs
          3. Study Reports
      18. Historical Commission
      19. Human Rights Commission
      20. Library Board
      21. Naming Committee
      22. Parks, Recreation & Senior Services Advisory Board
      23. Planning Commission
      24. Rehabilitation Board of Appeals
          1. Community Development Block Grant Committee
      25. Retiree Healthcare Investment Board
      26. Retirement Board
      27. Royal Oak Commission for the Arts
      28. Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority
      29. Traffic Committee
          1. Traffic Committee Request Form
          2. Traffic Committee FAQ
      30. Veterans Events Committee
          1. History of the Veterans War Memorial
          2. Remember and Honor
          3. Royal Oak War Memorial Database
      31. Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
   5. Economic Development
      1. Doing Business In Royal Oak
      2. Coming Soon
      3. Available Sites
      4. About Royal Oak
   6. Human Resources
      1. Job Openings
      2. Human Resources FAQ
      3. Union Contracts
         1. Administrative Rules (Non-Represented)
            1. Personal Service Contracts (Appointed)
   7. Sustainability
      1. Sustainability & Climate Action Plan
         1. Greenhouse Gas Inventory
         2. Ways RO is promoting green...
         3. S-CAP Focus Topic Work Group Resources
      2. Energy & Buildings
         1. Solar
         2. Utility Rebates
      3. Mobility
      4. Water
         1. Rain Garden Information
      5. Waste
      6. Green Space
         1. Rain Garden Information
      7. Quality of Life
      8. Awards 
   8. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
      1. Royal Oak Community Fund Information
3. City Commission
4. City Ordinances
5. Community Development
   1. Building
      1. Building Inspection
      2. Code Enforcement
         1. Autos & Trailers
         2. Rodent Harborage
      3. Online Permit and Inspection Requests
      4. Building Department Property Information
      5. Rental Information
   2. Engineering
      1. Current Projects
         1. Construction Notices
         2. Parks
         3. Roadwork
            1. Unimproved Streets
            2. What to Expect
            3. Millage Information
            4. Rochester Road 3-Lane Conversion
            5. 4- to 3-Lane Conversions
         4. Sewer
            1. Stormwater Management
            2. Stormwater Utility
         5. Sidewalks
         6. Water
      2. Permits
         1. Contaminated Sewage Discharge
         2. Pull-Off Parking
      3. Road Performance Dashboard
      4. Sidewalk Improvement Program
         1. Sidewalk Program FAQs
         2. Sidewalk Replacement Criteria
      5. Traffic Concerns
      6. Road Millage Renewal 2025-2034
   3. Planning
      1. Application Forms
      2. Community Benefits Guidelines
      3. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
         1. Application & Documents
         2. General Information
         3. Public Notices
      4. Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
      5. Housing Rehabilitation Program
         1. Rehabilitation Activities
         2. Types of Loans & Income Eligibility
      6. Master Plan
      7. Neighborhood Design Plan
      8. Planning Commission
      9. Residential Target Market Analysis (TMA)
      10. Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
      11. Zoning District Maps
      12. Zoning Ordinance
6. Court & Judicial Services
   1. 44th District Court
      1. Caseload Statistics
      2. Court Case Look-Up
      3. Court Employment Application Documents
      4. Daily Docket
      5. Directions
      6. Divisions
         1. Civil Division
         2. Landlord - Tenant
         3. Small Claims
      7. History of the Court
      8. Jury Duty
      9. Marriage Ceremonies
      10. Programs
      11. Tickets
      12. Traffic Fines
      13. What & Why
   2. 44th District Court Daily Docket
   3. 44th District Court Pay Fines and Costs Online
7. Finance
   1. Assessing
      1. Assessment Report
      2. Board of Review
      3. Current Land Value/ECF/Sales Reports
      4. Homeowner Affidavits
      5. Land Changes
      6. Michigan Tax Tribunal
      7. Ownership Changes
      8. Poverty Exemptions
      9. Property Exemptions
      10. Property Information
      11. Tax Estimator
      12. Tax Rates
      13. Master Administrative Fee Schedule
   2. Finance
      1. Actuarial Valuations
      2. Bids & Request for Proposals (RFP)
      3. Budget Documents
      4. Capital Improvement Plan
      5. Financial Statements
      6. Performance Dashboard
      7. Responsible Contractor Ordinance
   3. Treasurer's Office
      1. Frequently Asked Questions
      2. Parking & Permits
         1. Amtrak Parking
         2. Parking Structures & Permits
      3. Tax Bill Due Dates
      4. Tax Deferment
      5. Tax Foreclosure / Delinquent Tax Timeline
      6. Tax Foreclosure Prevention
      7. Tax Payments
      8. Tax Rates
      9. Water Billing
   4. Water Billing
      1. Water Billing FAQs
   5. Master Administrative Fee Schedule
8. Public Safety
   1. Fire
      1. Fire Prevention Bureau
      2. Chiefs
      3. CPR Programs
      4. Emergency Medical Services & Advanced Life Support
      5. File of Life
      6. Fire Stations
      7. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
      8. Fire Safety Tips That Every Household Should Know
         1. Careless Smoking
         2. Cooking Safety
         3. Electrical Hazards
         4. Install Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors / Alarms
         5. Plan a Fire Drill & Escape Routes
         6. Rising Utilities Cost - Heating Safety
         7. Reacting to Burn Hazards
         8. Space Heaters
         9. Storage of Combustibles
         10. Winter Holidays Safety Tips
      9. General Services
      10. History
      11. Maltese Cross
      12. Policy & Procedure
          1. Fire Response Procedure
      13. Residential Lockbox
          1. FAQ (Residential Lockbox)
      14. Roster
      15. Safety Tips
      16. Timeline
      17. Food Truck Vendor Requirements
   2. Police
      1. Auxiliary Police
      2. Community Policing
         1. Auto Theft Prevention
         2. Children & the Law
         3. Crime Prevention - Business
         4. Identity Theft
         5. Jury Duty Scam
         6. Online Safety
      3. Complaints Against Department
      4. Core Values
      5. Criminal Investigation
      6. Driving Regulations
      7. Fine Schedule & Points
      8. History: A Century of Service
      9. Important Information
      10. Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission
      11. Parking Feedback / Questions
      12. Parking in Downtown Royal Oak
          1. Farmers Market Parking
          2. Sentry Mobile App
      13. Press Releases
      14. Property Auctions
      15. Records & ID
      16. ROPD Awards
      17. Terrorism
   3. Animal Shelter
9. Public Services
   1. Senior Community Center
      1. Adjacent Generational Exchange (A.G.E.)
      2. Meal Program
         1. Meal Calendar
      3. Royal Oak Senior Essential Services (ROSES)
      4. Rental
      5. Senior Times Newsletter
      6. Senior Resource Directory
      7. Transportation
      8. Travel/Trips
      9. Community Outreach
      10. Lunch and Learns
   2. Parks & Recreation
      1. Parks & Forestry
         1. Listing of City Parks
         2. Royal Oak Cemetery
         3. Tree Planting Program
            1. Tree Canopy Expansion Program
            2. What Happens When a Street Tree is Removed?
            3. Caring for Right-of-Way Trees
         4. Tree & Overgrowth Concerns
      2. Recreation
         1. Register Now!
         2. Athletic Leagues
            1. Pickleball
         3. Royal Oak Golf Club
         4. Contact Recreation
         5. Facility & Pavilion Rentals
         6. Recreation Master Plan
         7. Registration
         8. Special Events
         9. Parks
         10. Mark Twain Dog Park
             1. What's New
             2. Dog Park Stuff
             3. Contact Us
         11. Four Seasons Pre School
         12. Royal Oak Leprechauns
      3. Park Passport
   3. Farmers Market
      1. About Us
         1. Hours
         2. Location
      2. Become a Vendor
      3. Calendar
      4. Facility Rental
      5. Farm Fresh Produce
         1. Fruits
         2. Vegetables
         3. Other Goods
   4. DPS Services
      1. Cross Connection Control Program
      2. Electrical
      3. Fall Curbside Leaf Collection
         1. Leaf Collection Help
         2. Leaf Collection Tracker
      4. Highway
         1. Shovel It Forward
         2. Snow Emergency Information
         3. Tips for Shoveling Driveways
      5. Insight Newsletter
      6. Motor Pool
      7. Recycling
         1. Backyard Composting
            1. Grasscycling or Mulching
            2. How Is It Done?
            3. Rules, Guidelines & Materials
            4. Wire-Mesh Holding Unit
         2. Bulky Rigid Plastic
         3. Cardboard Preparation
         4. Christmas Tree Collection
         5. Electronics Recycling
         6. Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
         7. Styrofoam Recycling
         8. What can I recycle?
         9. What if I move or new construction
      8. Refuse
         1. Holiday Interruptions
         2. How to Package Different Types of Refuse
            1. Appliances & Large Metal Items
            2. Brush
            3. Carpeting & Padding
            4. Concrete, bricks, stones
            5. Fencing, Privacy & Chain Link
            6. Furniture
            7. Glass
            8. Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
            9. Paint
            10. Recyclables
            11. Yard Waste
         3. Refuse Collection Area Schedule
      9. Sewer Division
         1. Cleaning Up the Mess After Basement Flooding
            1. Cleaning & Sanitizing
            2. Clothing & Bedding
            3. Foods
            4. Utilities
         2. Fat, Oil, Grease & Flushable Wipes are a NO.
         3. Flooded Streets with Restricted Covers
         4. Responding to Street & Basement Flooding
      10. Water Maintenance
          1. Curb Stops
          2. Fire Hydrants
          3. Valves (or Gates)
          4. Water Mains & Water Main Breaks
          5. Water Services
          6. Lead Testing
      11. Water Service
          1. Water Quality
          2. Lead Service Line Replacement Program
      12. Yard Waste
          1. Collection Area Schedule
          2. Disposal During Winter Months
          3. Frequently Asked Questions
          4. How to Reduce Yard Waste
          5. Compost Pile
      13. Waterworks Park Project
10. National, State & County Government
11. Government Services
    1. Forms & Applications
    2. Map Gallery
    3. Parking & Permits
    4. Snow Emergency Information
12. WROK
13. Zoning Ordinance

Downtown

1. Events
2. Business Listing
3. Reside
4. Downtown Plaza Design
5. Contact
6. Shop Royal
7. New Business
8. Social District 
9. Business Hub

Library

1. I Want To...
   1. Contact the Library
   2. Learn About the Library
      1. Code of Conduct
      2. FAQs
      3. Hours, Location, Parking & Accessibility
      4. Library Board
         1. Agenda Packets
         2. Annual Reports
      5. Library Closings
      6. Policies
         1. 1.10 - Mission
         2. 1.30 - Royal Oak Public Library Board Ethics
         3. 1.40 - Library Board Meetings
         4. 2.10 - Monetary and Other Non-book Gifts
         5. 2.11 - Endowment Fund and Planned Giving Policy
         6. 2.20 - Disposition of Furniture Equipment
         7. 3.10 - Auditorium and Meeting/Study Room Policy
         8. 3.20 - Free Literature and Bulletin Board Postings
         9. 3.21 - Displays and Exhibits
         10. 3.30 - Code of Conduct
         11. 3.40 - The Unattended Child
         12. 3.50 - Library Hours and Holidays
         13. 3.60 - Digital Video Security Cameras
         14. 4.10 - Materials Selection
         15. 4.13 - Art Acquisition Policy
         16. 5.10 - Circulation
         17. 5.101 - Circulation Parameters
         18. 5.11 - Registration
         19. 5.13 - Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
         20. 5.14 - Outreach Services to Home
         21. 5.15 - Library Vehicle Usage Policy
         22. 5.20 - Reference Service
         23. 5.30 - Association with Other Libraries
         24. 5.40 - Internet Use Policy
         25. 5.41 - Internet Filtering
         26. 5.50 - Library Schedule of Fees
         27. 6.10 - Public Relations Policy
         28. 6.20 - Social Media Policy
         29. 7.10 - Staff Professional Development
         30. 7.20 - Library Board Trustee Continuing Education
   3. Library Use Survey 2022 Results
   4. Sign Up for Our Monthly Newsletters
   5. Support the Library
      1. Donate
      2. Volunteer
      3. Join the Friends of the Royal Oak Public Library
   6. Use the Library
      1. Access MeLCat, MeL Visiting Patron and MI Library
      2. Apply for a Library Card
      3. Ask a Librarian / Renew My Library Card
      4. Checkout and Renew Books
      5. Checkout a Michigan Activity Pass (MAP)
      6. Detroit Zoo Tickets & More
      7. Get Tix!
      8. Public Computers, Wi-Fi and Wireless Printing
      9. Reserve the Auditorium or a Study Room
   7. Learn About Programs
      1. Propose a Program
      2. Local Black Author Stroll
      3. Tech Talks
      4. A Journey Towards Freedom
2. Books & More
   1. Adult Summer Reading Program 2023
   2. New Book Titles
   3. Book Club Kits
   4. Check Out Our Seed Library
   5. eBooks, eAudio, eMovies & eMagazines
   6. Homebound Service
   7. LoT (Library of Things)
      1. Electronics
      2. Games
      3. Household
      4. Learning
      5. LoT Jr.
      6. Musical Instruments
      7. Office & School
      8. Outdoors
      9. STEM
      10. Tools
      11. Toys
   8. Makerspace
   9. Suggest a Title for Purchase
   10. Vinyl Collection
3. Online Resources
   1. Online Databases
      1. Academic Resources
      2. Automobile Repair
      3. Biography
      4. Business/Investing
      5. Careers
      6. Computers/Technology
      7. Consumer Information
      8. Early Learning
      9. Education
      10. Encyclopedias
      11. Genealogy
      12. General (Multidisciplinary)
      13. Government
      14. Health
      15. Language Learning
      16. Legal
      17. Newspapers
      18. Reading
   2. eBooks, eAudio, eMovies & eMagazines
   3. Find an Article (Magazine, Journal or Newspaper)
   4. Local History
      1. Kimball High School Lancer Yearbook
4. Kids & Teens
   1. New Book Titles
   2. Kids
      1. Book Awards
      2. Coding Tools: Learn to Code
      3. Databases
      4. eBooks
      5. Programming Calendar
      6. Readers' Advisory
   3. Teens
      1. Coding Tools: Learn to Code
      2. College and Scholarships
      3. Databases
      4. eBooks
      5. Find Great Teen Reads
      6. Help Agencies
      7. Programming Calendar
   4. Parent and Teacher Resources
      1. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
      2. Apps
      3. Homeschool
      4. 2023 Preschool Directory
      5. Request School Book Bin
      6. School District Information
      7. Tutors

Public Safety

1. Sign Up for Public Safety Emergency Alerts
2. Fire Department
   1. Fire Prevention Bureau
   2. Chiefs
   3. CPR Programs
   4. Emergency Medical Services & Advanced Life Support
   5. File of Life
   6. Fire Stations
   7. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
   8. Fire Safety Tips That Every Household Should Know
   9. General Services
   10. History
   11. Maltese Cross
   12. Policy & Procedure
   13. Residential Lockbox
   14. Roster
   15. Safety Tips
   16. Timeline
   17. Food Truck Vendor Requirements
3. Police Department
   1. Auxiliary Police
   2. Community Policing
   3. Complaints Against Department
   4. Core Values
   5. Criminal Investigation
   6. Driving Regulations
   7. Fine Schedule & Points
   8. History: A Century of Service
   9. Important Information
   10. Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission
   11. Parking Feedback / Questions
   12. Parking in Downtown Royal Oak
   13. Press Releases
   14. Property Auctions
   15. Records & ID
   16. ROPD Awards
   17. Terrorism
4. Animal Shelter
   1. About
   2. Donations
   3. Fees & Services
   4. Fostering
   5. Missing Pets
   6. Pet List
   7. Updates
5. Community Policing
   1. Auto Theft Prevention
   2. Children & the Law
   3. Crime Prevention - Business
   4. Identity Theft
   5. Jury Duty Scam
   6. Online Safety
6. Emergency Medical Services
7. Hazard Mitigation
8. Snow Emergency Information
9. Streetlight Outages
10. DPS Tracker Map

About Royal Oak

What’s Happening

1. Age-Friendly Royal Oak
2. Animal Shelter
   1. About
   2. Donations
   3. Fees & Services
   4. Fostering
   5. Missing Pets
   6. Pet List
   7. Updates
3. Business & Commerce
   1. Chamber of Commerce
   2. Downtown Development Authority
   3. Royal Oak Restaurant Association
   4. Woodward Avenue Action Association
4. City Event Calendar
   1. Farmers Market Event Calendar
5. Clubs & Organizations
   1. Homeowners/Neighborhood Associations
   2. Nature Society
      1. Additional Information
      2. Award Winners
         1. 2021 Awards
         2. 2020 Awards
         3. 2019 Awards
         4. 2018 Awards
         5. 2017 Awards
         6. 2016 Awards
         7. 2015 Awards
         8. 2014 Awards
         9. 2013 Awards
         10. 2012 Awards
         11. 2011 Awards
         12. 2010 Awards
         13. 2009 Awards
         14. 2008 Awards
         15. 2007 Awards
      3. Contact Us
      4. Get Involved
      5. Membership
      6. Nature Guides
      7. Nature Walks
      8. Newsletters
      9. Park Locations & Trail Maps
      10. Photo Gallery
          1. School Field Trip to Tenhave Woods
          2. Winter Walk
          3. Work Weekend
      11. Programs & Activities
          1. Annual Fundraiser
          2. Citizen Scientists
          3. Deer Fence Project Update
          4. Friends of Fungi
          5. Frog Watch USA
      12. Speaker Programs
   3. Royal Oak Inter-Club Council
   4. Citizens Police Academy
6. Community Links
   1. Community Coalition
      1. Donate
      2. Events
      3. Getting Involved
      4. Health & Wellness
      5. Marijuana
      6. Opioids
      7. Vaping
      8. Underage Drinking
   2. Woodward5
7. Culture & Art
   1. Commission for the Arts
      1. Application for Public Art
      2. Art Explored
      3. Artist Laureate
      4. Arts and Culture Grant Opportunities
      5. Donations
      6. East 11 Mile Road Public Art Program
      7. Public Art Policy
      8. Summer Concert Series
      9. Public Piano Project
      10. Sharing the Warmth
      11. Business Mural Program
   2. Royal Oak Arts Council
   3. Royal Oak Orchestra
   4. Stagecrafters
8. Education
9. Four Seasons Preschool
10. General Information
    1. Absentee Voting
    2. Bids & Request for Proposals (RFP)
    3. Forms & Applications
    4. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
    5. Location
    6. Map Gallery
    7. Royal Oak Map
    8. Community Services
    9. Title VI Non-Discrimination
    10. Voting Precincts
    11. Worship
11. Getting Around
    1. Amtrak Royal Oak Station
    2. Bicycling in Royal Oak: Ride On
       1. National Bike Month
       2. Bike Lockers
    3. S.M.A.R.T. Bus
    4. Sentry Parking Meters
12. Hamer Finch Wilkins Park
13. Health Care
14. History
    1. Get Involved
    2. Historical Commission
       1. Historical Groups
       2. Interesting Facts
       3. Orson Starr House
       4. Royal Oak History
    3. Historical District Study Committee
    4. Royal Oak Historical Society Museum
    5. How Royal Oak Got Its Name
15. Improving Royal Oak
    1. Construction Notices
    2. Parks
    3. Roadwork
    4. Sewer
    5. Sidewalks
    6. Water
16. Leisure & Special Events
    1. Royal Oak 100
       1. Centennial Crafts for Kids
       2. Royal Oak Roots Mural
       3. Then and Now Photos
       4. Your Royal Oak Stories
    2. Juneteenth
       1. Black National Anthem
    3. City Event Calendar
    4. Farmers Market Events
    5. Grand Slam Baseball Training Center
    6. Ice Arena
    7. Memorial Day Parade
    8. Parks & Recreation
    9. Royal Oak Golf Center
    10. Royal Oak Golf Club
17. Local Attractions
    1. Detroit Zoo
    2. Farmers Market
    3. Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle
    4. Royal Oak Music Theatre
    5. Stagecrafters
18. Meet Romi
19. MLK Service Day
20. Nature Society
21. Neighborhood Resources
22. News for Seniors
    1. Meal Program
    2. Senior Times Newsletter
23. Newsroom
    1. WROK
       1. Cable TV Service
       2. Live Stream and Video on Demand
       3. Programming
       4. Video
       5. WROK Volunteers
24. No Mow May
25. Reading Room: Recommended for Residents
26. Royal Oak Civic Foundation (ROCF)
27. Sights & Sounds Free Concert Series
28. Social District
29. Welcome to Royal Oak!
30. Women's History Month
    1. Parks Named for Women

Join Our Team

1. Employment Opportunities
2. Have a Voice in City Government
3. Intranet
   1. Communications Best Practices
      1. CivicPlus Content Best Practices
      2. Branding Guide
   2. Department Pages
      1. Fire Department
      2. Information Technology
         1. Printer Documentation
            1. City Of Royal Oak Printer Install Instructions
         2. Office 365 Remote Web Email Access Instructions
         3. Management Portal Links
         4. Network Access Request Form
         5. Test
      3. Police Department
   3. Employee Services
      1. Agreements
      2. Forms
      3. Payroll & Benefits
         1. Benefits Open Enrollment
      4. Policies & Procedures
      5. Employee Assistance Program
      6. Internal Job Openings
      7. Public Service Loan Forgiveness
   4. Employee Teams
      1. Customer Centric Culture Team
         1. Employee Appreciation Stations
         2. Employee Engagement Survey
         3. Outstanding Customer Service Award
         4. Storyboarding Stations
         5. Previous Projects
         6. Spooktacular Department Candy Drive
         7. Holiday Decorating
         8. Read On Employee Book Club
         9. Employee Appreciation Events
      2. Facilities Improvement Team
      3. Green Team
         1. Green Minute
         2. Recycling
      4. Health and Wellness Committee
      5. Reach Out Royal Oak
      6. Royal Oak Next
      7. Guide for Starting an Employee Team
   5. FAQ
   6. MiLife Clinic
   7. MPS Parking Parking Presentation
   8. MSDS
   9. Professional Development
   10. Staff Directory
   11. Technical Assistance
   12. City Civic Center Project
   13. COVID-19 Reopening Plan
   14. Department Calendars
       1. City Clerk
       2. City Manager
       3. Fire
       4. Police
   15. Digital Cork Board (romi.gov/dcb)
4. Reach Out
5. Volunteer
   1. Royal Oak Inter Club Council
      1. Inter-Club Directory
      2. Member Events
      3. Member Information
      4. Royal Oak Inter Club Council Meeting Calendar
      5. Monthly Meeting Minutes
      6. Board of Directors
      7. Articles of Association
   2. Minutes
6. Welcoming Royal Oak
   1. ESL Conversation Club
   2. Immigrants and the Economy
   3. Language Translator