Community Planning & Zoning Division

Mission Statement

The Community Planning and Development Department mission is to plan for and coordinate growth, redevelopment, economic development, and wise and effective use of Waterford Township's natural and human resources to create a strong, safe, and pleasant community in which to live, work, and relax.

Main Department Functions

• Code Enforcement
• Community Development
• Economic Development Corporation
  
• Planning & Zoning

Business Registration

All new businesses that opened after 1/1/2022, and existing businesses that change ownership, are required to register with the Development Services Department. Some businesses may require more than a Business Registration, please email the Zoning Administrator with any questions.

Please complete the Business Registration application and submit by email for review. Inspections of the property that the business operates from are required, with the exception of Home Occupation businesses. After inspections have been completed, a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued which allows the business to operate.

Open Office Hours with Zoning Administrator

Open office hours available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 3:30 - 5 p.m. Visitors outside of open office hours will be requested to schedule a meeting time. Please call Development Services at 248-674-6238 to schedule a meeting or submit your question.

Pre-Application/Conceptual Review Meetings

• Economic Development Corporation
• Planning Commission
• Zoning Board of Appeals