23555 Goddard Road
Taylor, MI 48180

Economic Development
Phone: (734) 374-2733
Fax: (734) 374-2732
Building Department
Phone: (734) 374-1515
Fax: (734) 374-2732
Planning Department
Phone: (734) 374-1572
Fax: (734) 374-2732
Code and Ordinance Department
Phone: (734) 374-1470
Apartment Rental Inspections
Phone: (734) 374-1472

Hours:
Monday Through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Director: Joseph R. Nardone

Economic Development

Downtown Development Authority:

In April 1999, the City of Taylor adopted an ordinance to establish a Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to designate Development District boundaries within which the DDA may exercise powers. The Development District is comprised of properties fronting Goddard Road, between Telegraph and Allen Roads. The DDA is governed by a 13-member board appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.

The intent of the DDA is to promote economic growth, to correct and prevent deterioration, to increase property tax valuation, and to enhance the physical environment of the Development District.

The DDA prepared a Development Plan designed to enhance the overall image of the corridor by carrying out a series of improvement activities and programs. This will be implemented during the 30-year life of the plan.

INFORMATION ON NEW SECONDHAND ORDINANCE

The State of Michigan has recently amended legislation pertaining to the regulation of second hand dealers and junk dealers. In order to comply with the new state legislation, the City has also amended sections of its Ordinance relating to Secondhand or Junk Dealers. Please note that the amended City Ordinance is now in full effect.

• Ordinance No. 07-418
• Ordinance No. 07-419
• State Act 675

Building Department

The Building department oversees and approves all residential, commercial, and industrial construction within the City. The department is committed to protect, maintain and improve health, safety, welfare and the quality of life for residents and businesses located in our city through the enforcement of the State of Michigan construction Codes and local ordinances established for those purposes. Applications, requirements and inspections are processed daily. Garage Sale permits are available at the Building department for the cost of $5. Applications may be picked up at the Building department counter.

This department enforces property maintenance in order to ensure compliance in residential, commercial, and industrial development.

• City Charter & Code of Ordinances

The Apartment Rental Inspection department was developed in order to oversee the maintenance of the City's rental housing stock. Apartments are inspected every three years. The maintenance and improvement of the rental stock is a goal of the department.

Planning Department

The Planning Department oversees all planning and zoning services in the City of Taylor. It manages and coordinates all new commercial and industrial review and development, new subdivision development, as well as additions and/or changes to existing development, with its goal being sustainable quality community growth in accordance with the City’s Master Plan, Zoning Ordinance and policies set by State and Local law.

The Planning Department also serves as liaison to both the Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Members

Agendas

How to Apply for Site Plan Review

New Business
(Re-occupancy of existing Building)

Zonging Verification/Review Letter requests

Site Plan Applicatoin

SLU/RLU Brochure

Petition for special/regulated land use

Re-occupancy Brochure

Re-occupancy Procedures

Re-occupancy Application

Requirements for Letters of Credit

Rezoning Application

Planned Unit Development Brochure

Planned Unit Development Review App.

Taylor Midtown Brochure

Tree Ordinance

How to Apply to ZBA

Planning Department Fees

Draft Master Plan Jan. 2008

1989 Master Plan PDF

Important Links:

SEMCOG