The City has canceled the scheduled Tuesday, June 17 meetings of the Grand Rapids City Commission and standing committees. The City Commission will meet again Tuesday, July 15.
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Most city offices are closed Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth. Refuse, recycle, and yard waste curbside services are not delayed that week. Our yard waste drop off site is open its usual hours 7:30am to 4:30pm that day.
We use many means to manage property use, lets verify this is the right form for you. This request form will get you documentation on agreements for limited land use. An example of this is an agreement with a property owner and the City to maintain a storm drain on their property. We can also inform you what an appropriate use of land under and easement can be used for.
Are you are looking for temporary or permanent use of city owned right-of-way ? You may need a temporary occupancy permit or an encroachment permit.
Have any digital plans or maps ready. you can attach them to this form to help identify the area you are requesting about. This is not required.
You will need for this request is 5 minutes.
Complete the form in English here
Allow up to 5 days for us to gather your information. We'll send you an email when your documents are ready.
You can give us a call or visit our office to submit your request. You can find our phone number and address in the Contact Us section of this page. We're happy to help you submit your request!
Are you are looking for temporary or permanent use of city owned right-of-way ? You may need temporary occupancy permit or an encroachment permit.
You can contact us at the number listed in the Contact Us section of this page. We'll take down the information to process your request.
We'll process your request
Have any plans or maps ready. you can submit them with this request to help identify the area you are requesting about. This is not required.
Come to City Hall to submit your request. You can find us at the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page.
Apply for an Encroachment Permit
Apply for Temporary Occupancy of Right-of-Way