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Applications, Licenses and Permits
- Wixom businesses must be licensed by the City. Applications for those licenses can be obtained from the Fire Department's Administrative Offices at 1345 N Wixom Road or HERE.
I need to make changes to my fire extinguishing system or my fire alarm system in my business. Do I need a permit?
No alarm or fire entinguishing system can be installed or altered without obtaining a permit. A permit can be obtained from the City's Building Department and will only be issued to a licensed fire alarm or mechanical contractor.- Applications for DBA declarations can be obtained and filed at the Oakland County Clerk's Office at 1200 North Telegraph Road in Pontiac Michigan (see map).
- A Peddlers and Solicitors license may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk's Office (248.624.4557).
- Contact the Oakland County Health Division at 248 926-3300
- Temporary accessory signs (signs that pertain to the property on which they are located) are permitted within all business districts and within a light industrial district. Temporary wall signs may be erected for a period of 90 days each, not more than three times within any 12-month period. They may be no larger than 36 square feet and may not extend beyond the wall to which they are attached. Temporary freestanding signs are only permitted as grand opening signs. The temporary signs vary from restrictions and lenghts of periods. Please consult with the Building Department for clarification. Temporary sign permits cost $120.00 and must be obtained at the Building Department.
- Yes. The City does have some restrictions on the number of garage sales you can hold annually and on garage sale signs.
- Contact the County Clerk's Office for birth/death records and deeds (248.858.0561).
- No. It is suggested that you contact the State or County where the birth and/or death occurred.
- A solicitor's license may be obtained by contacting the Police Department (248.624-6114).
- In Oakland County, all dogs four months or older are required to be licensed. To obtain a license, you must present a valid rabies certificate signed by the veterinarian. You may purchase a license at the City Clerk's office, Oakland County Animal Control or at certain veterinarians. Licenses must be renewed annually by June 1
Assessing
The Board of Review begins hearing individual assessment appeals on, approximately, the second Monday in March. The assessment change notice details the dates and times of the meetings. To personally appear before the Board, it is recommended that you schedule an appointment. Residential Assessed and Taxable Value disputes must protest to the Board of Review (in person or by letter) in order to appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal.
Early each year, an Assessment Notice is mailed from Oakland County Equalization with your proposed assessment for the new tax year. Any questions regarding the notice should be directed to Oakland County Equalization at 248-858-0740.
- You may visit the Finance Department at City Hall for tax information, and there is a computer within the Construction & Development office for viewing property data. You must have the address or parcel identification number in order to look-up information on the computer.
No. Individuals who are having disagreements with the property owner next door usually ask this question. The City has aerial photographs, but they would not be considered reliable, accurate or exact for the purpose of locating a specific property boundary. To accurately locate property boundaries, it is necessary to hire a registered land surveyor.
In the year immediately following a transfer of ownership the Taxable Value will be adjusted to and be equal with the proposed State Equalized Value (SEV). The proposed SEV should represent 50% of the True Cash Value of the property. The actual amount of increase in taxable value will be the difference between the taxable value at time of sale and the following year's SEV.
Year of transfer / Year following transfer
SEV $125,000 / $150,000
T.V. $100,000 / $150,000
The Law requires a purchaser to file a Property Transfer Affidavit (PTA) within 45 days of the transfer of ownership. The actual consideration for the transfer must be disclosed. Failure to file a completed PTA, after the 45 days have elapsed, is subject to a maximum penalty of $200.00. A link to the most current form of the Property Transfer Affidavit can be found on our Assessing webpage.
Building, Planning and Zoning
- Call the Building Dept.at (248) 624-0880 and we will send out someone to investigate and make a recommendation
- Before the Building Inspector will issue a Final Certificate of Occupancy, final mechanical, electrical, plumbing and building inspections must be completed and approved.
- Call the Building Dept. at 624-0880 and we will send out someone to investigate and make a recommendation.
- Yes, a mechanical permit is required. An electrical permit may be required if additional wiring is needed for the unit. Air condtioners are not permitted in the side yard. If you have a question regarding the placement of an air conditioner, please contact the Building Official.
- The City requires a zoning permit to verify the approach depth, location of the driveway and sidewalk setback.
- Please refer to chapter 18.13, Accessory Building and Uses of the
Zoning Ordinance - The City does not enforce deed restrictions. Typically, deed restrictions are enforced by Subdivision Association. Any deed restrictions are recorded at the Oakland County Register of Deeds
- The Board hears appeals from the City's Zoning Ordinance. These appeals are typically variances from setback requirements. The Board meets the second Monday of each month at 7:30 PM in the City Council Room of the Municipal Building. To file an appeal, a complete application and the required information must be submitted 30 days prior to the meeting. If you have any questions please call the Building Department at 248 624 0880.
- The Zoning Ordinance limits the amount of paved surface which is defined as concrete, blacktop, gravel, brick, or a similar material in the front yard. The Ordinance requires a minimum of 65% of the front open space be free of paved surfaces. Click the here for more information on front yard paving.
- Yes, a heating permit is required. Here you can find a copy of the heating permit.
- To schedule an inspection, a request must be made one day in advance before 3pm. An inspection must be scheduled by phoning the Automated Inspection Line at: 248.624.0882.
- The City does not recommend contractors.
- You may be required to obtain a Zoning Compliance permit for the following. Check with the Zoning Division at (248) 624-0880
Basketball Backboards
Flag Poles
Patios
Playground Equipment
Playhouses
Temporary Signs
Wading Pools - Tree Permits can be downloaded from our website or can be picked up at the Planning Office counter.
- No. Dead trees are exempt from the Ordinance. You will still need to check with the Building Department if your property was approved through the planning department, as they will have a tree plan that needs to be met. You may need to replace a dead tree after it is removed. Please call the Building Department at 248-624-0880.
- You are authorized to trim the tree straight up from your property line. You are not authorized to enter the neighbor's yard to do so or you will be trespassing and can have criminal charges brought against you.
- Call 248.624.0880 with a complaint or come in and fill out a complaint form. Please provide the address.
- Under the City of Wixoms Zoning Ordinance, Recreational vehicles may be stored in the side or rear yard only
- Contact the Building department and they will provide a zoning map. The Building Deptment can assist you (248) 624-0880.
Zoning is determined by lot size and square footage of houses. - You can file a complaint in person at the Building Department, by email or over the phone. Email Building@wixomgov.org or calll 248.624.0880
- There are rules within the City Code that prohibit outdoor storage of junk cars and of junk, trash and debris. If speaking to your neighbor hasn’t changed the behavior, or if you feel uncomfortable talking to your neighbor about the mess on his or her property, then you can call the Zoning Division at 248.624.0880 (at any time; there is voice mail after hours). Please give us the address of the property at which the suspected violation is located and a description of the problem. Permission for us to enter your property to view the violation would also be helpful. A zoning inspector to whom the area is assigned will investigate. If a violation exists, the Inspector will approach the resident, describe the law and the violation and ask for his or her cooperation correcting it. If the violation persists, the City may take the violator to court, and if necessary, can obtain a court order requiring the property owner to clean up, or permitting the City to come on the property, correct the violation, and bill the property owner for the costs. (§17-52)
- Garage sale/open house signs are permitted but with the following restrictions:
These signs may not have a total surface area greater than 5 square feet for a single faced sign; 10 square feet for a double faced sign, and shall not exceed a height of more than 4 feet.
These signs may not be located in the right of way nor on utility poles. They may only be located on private property— and then only with the express consent of the owner. One sign may be located at each entranceway to, and at each corner within, the neighborhood in which the open house or garage sale is occurring. These signs may not be posted more than 1 mile from the property at which the garage sale or open house is taking place.
These signs may not be posted more than 24 hours prior to the commencement of the open house or garage sale, and must be removed within 24 hours after the conclusion of the event. These signs may not be posted for a period of more than 5 days.
Garage sales are permitted only as an accessory use. For example, if the frequency of garage sales at a single address exceeds one in the spring, one in the fall, it could be viewed as a business that would not be permitted.
- According to the City’s Zoning Ordinance, you may store recreational equipment at your home under specific conditions. No recreational equipment may be stored in the front yard unless you are actively loading or unloading it, and then for a period of not more than 24 hours. If your recreational equipment is less than 6 feet in height you may store it in an interior side yard. If your recreational equipment is over 6 feet in height, it may be stored only within the rear yard. It must be set back at least 6 feet from the rear lot line, 10 feet from the house, and at least the minimum side setback of the district.
Since further restrictions apply if you are on a corner lot, and the minimum side setback varies according to your zoning district, and there are lot coverage limitations, we advise you to contact the Zoning Division for information about your specific lot. Further, while the City permits storage of recreational equipment, certain subdivision deed restrictions do not. We advise you to consult with your subdivision association.
- In most cases, mechanical work requires a permit. A licensed mechanical contractor will need to apply for the permit, and a licensed contractor must be on-site when mechanical work is being performed. A residential property owner (except when renting a home) may apply for and receive a Home Owners Permit, however, the homeowner must actually do the work. It is illegal for a homeowner to receive a permit when someone else does the work.
Air Conditioning
Exhaust Fans
Chillers
Cooling Tower
Furnace
Gas Piping/Gas Pressure Test
Fire Suppression & Protection
New Duct
Pre-Fab Fireplace
Refrigeration
Humidifiers
Wood Stove
Water Heater
Mechanical Permit Application - Addition
Antenna>12’
Basement Finish
Change in Existing Egress
Change of Use
Deck
Demolition
Garage
Hot Tub
New Home
Pool/Spa
Roofing
Shed
Siding
Structural Change
Window Replacement
Zoning Permits - Driveway, Fence, Brick pavers and Walkways - In most cases, all plumbing work requires a permit. A licensed plumbing contractor will need to apply for the permit, and a licensed plumber must be on-site when plumbing work is being performed. A residential property owner (except when renting a home) may apply for and receive a Home Owners Permit, however, the homeowner must actually do the work. It is illegal for a homeowner to receive a permit when someone else does the work.
Some examples of items in which a permit is required:
Backflow Preventer (Lawn Sprinkler )
Plumbing Fixtures
Floor Drain
Grease Trap
New Sewer Service
New Water Service
Sump & Pump
Storm Piping
Basement Drainage Systems
Water Distribution Piping
Hot Water Heaters
Plumbing Permit Application - First, determine the zoning district your property is located in by checking the City's zoning map or calling the Building Department at 248-624-0880. Next, look up the permitted uses for your zoning district. If your use is not listed in the permitted use section, check the conditional use section to determine if your use requires a Special Land Use (SLU). Some general uses that typically require a SLU include drive-through restaurants, gas stations, childcare facilities, and educational facilities. For more information, please call the Building Department.Zoning Location.
- The term setback means the distance required to obtain minimum front, side or rear yard open space provisions of this title. Setbacks from a public street shall be measured from the existing or proposed right-of-way lines, whichever is greater, unless otherwise provided in this chapter.
For more information, please view the Municipal Code Title 18 Zoning Ordinance - An amendment to the zoning district boundaries contained on the zoning map (rezoning) may be initiated by the city council, the planning commission, or by the owner or owners of property which is the subject of the proposed amendment. All proposed amendments to the zoning map shall be referred to the planning commission for public hearing and recommendation to the city council, prior to consideration thereof by the city council. Please refer to Title 18, Zoning Chapter 18.23, Amendments to Ordinance of the City of Wixom Municipal Code. Municipal Code
- Yes. The City's Municipal Code is online. Please contact us at Ph # 248.624.0880 if you have any questions City of Wixom Municipal Ordinance
Business
We're so glad to hear that you're coming to Wixom! Please contact our Assistant City Manager and Economic Development Director, Drew Benson, at 248-624-3280 or dbenson@wixomgov.org.
- The City utilizes www.bidnetdirect.com for all bidding purposes. Vendors are instructed to go to this website to find current Requests for Proposals and Requests for Quotes. The City also publishes all bids in either the Spinal Column Newsweekly or The Oakland Press.
- Wixom is a member of the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. Please see http://lakesareachamber.com for more information.
Cemetery
- The City Clerk has a cemetery program which lists grave owners and burials in the Wixom Cemetery.
- The Board of Cemetery Trustees is an advisory board, and all matters concerning the city cemetery should first be brought before the board for review and recommendations to the City Council. The Board hires and retains a cemetery sexton subject to the approval of the City Council. Please contact the City Clerk for more information.
City Clerk
- Please refer to the precinct map which is located under City Clerk's Office, Elections, to see the borders of the City of Wixom. Neighboring communities that border or are close to Wixom include Novi, Lyon and Commerce Townships and the City of Walled Lake.
- Contact the County Clerk's Office for birth/death records and deeds (248.858.0561).
- Contact the City Clerk's Office (248.624.4557).
To register to vote, you must be all of the following:
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years old by Election Day
- A resident of Michigan
- A resident of the city or township where you are applying to register to vote.
Eligible citizens may become registered to vote in a variety of ways, at any time through Election Day. Individuals who register to vote within the 14-day period immediately preceding an election must appear in person at their city or township clerk’s office and provide proof of residency.
Individuals using any other method must register to vote at least 15 days before Election Day and are not required to provide proof of residency. Other methods of registration include an application obtained at one of the following locations:
- Your local Secretary of State office
- Your local county, city, or township clerk's office
- Offices of several state agencies, like the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Community Health, and the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
- Military recruitment centers
- Voter registration drives
- Online at www.Michigan.gov/sos
- If you have moved from the other community and are now residing in Wixom you may register at the City Clerk's Office or at a Secretary of State branch office.
- At this time, the City does not require that cats be licensed.
- Applications for employment with the City of Wixom may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office, 49045 Pontiac Trail, Wixom MI 48393 (248.624.4557).
- Yes, the City of Wixom Clerk's office offers notary services.
- The first notary act or signature for a resident is free; $3.00 charge for additional notary acts or signatures.
- For a city business owner or non-resident property owner, the charge is $3.00 per notary act or signature.
- For a non-resident, the charge is $5.00 per notary act or signature. No. It is suggested that you contact the State or County where the birth and/or death occurred.
- In Oakland County, all dogs four months or older are required to be licensed. To obtain a license, you must present a valid rabies certificate signed by the veterinarian. You may purchase a license at the City Clerk's office, Oakland County Animal Control or at certain veterinarians. Licenses must be renewed annually by June 1.
- City Council minutes can be obtained by visiting the City of Wixom website where you can download them or you can sign up to receive them via email. You may also contact the City Clerk's Office at 248.624.0865.
- No. Please note that the City does not allow any street closings for neighborhood parties unless it is a dead-end or cul-de-sac and a signature is provided from all residents affected by the street closing.
License - What do I need to get my dog license? Do I have to get a new one every year? How many dogs am I allowed in the City? Do I have to license my cat?
Oakland County requires dogs to be licensed, and a new license must be obtained annually. You must provide rabies certificate. Section 6.04.080 of the Wixom Code of Ordinances stipulates that a person shall not harbor or maintain more than three domestic animals of any species, except fish.
There is no requirement for licensing your cat.- Wixom is a member of the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. Please see http://lakesareachamber.com for more information.
- An affidavit of identity and nominating petitions containing at least 40 but no more than 60 signatures must be submitted to the City Clerk's Office before 4:00 pm on the 15th Tuesday prior to the Primary Election.
- Public records, City Council resolutions and ordinances, and other information can be requested by submitting a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Form to the City Clerk's Office. Historical information that is not available from the City Clerk's Office can be obtained from the Wixom Historical Society.
Records and Information Request Form
City Council
Yes, there are two Calls to the Public during each City Council meeting. The rules for the Calls to the Public are as follows:
- The public shall address the Council during the “Call to the Public” which shall be included on the agenda immediately after Correspondence and again immediately after New Business. The first Call to the Public immediately after Correspondence shall be limited to agenda items only.
- A person shall not address the Council in excess of five minutes unless the time is extended by a majority vote of the Council present.
- Persons wishing to address the Council shall identify themselves and their place of residence and shall state their reason for addressing the Council.
- All comments by the public shall be made directly to the Council.
- Wixom operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The Mayor and six Council members are elected by the community and concentrate on policy issues that are responsive to citizens’ needs and wishes. The City Manager is appointed by the Council to carry out policy and ensure that the entire community is being served.
- Yes. Members of the public are welcome to attend all City Council meetings. The City Council generally meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Meetings begin at 7:00 PM and are held in Council Chambers at City Hall, 49045 Pontiac Trail.
Code Enforcement
There is an abandoned vehicle left on the street, located down from my residence, who can I call in order to have the vehicle removed?
An individual can contact the Wixom Police at (248) 624-6114 at any time, for an investigation.There is a business being operated from a residence in our neighborhood, who do I call in order to have this investigated?
An individual can contact the Building Department at (248) 624-0880 for information on home based occupancies or the Code Enforcement at (248) 624-0880 at any time for an investigation.There is a vacant, abandoned structure in our neighborhood which also is periodically occupied by transients. How can I have the structure & the associated conditions corrected?
An individual can contact the Code Enforcement Department at (248) 624-0880 at any time, for an investigation and abatement of the substandard conditions. If criminal activity appears to be underway contact the Wixom Police at 248.624.6114.- Please contact the Department of Public Works (DPW) at 248-624-0141 or e-mail your complaint to DPWAdmin@wixomgov.org (please include address). The City of Wixom has an ordinance that restricts the height of grass not to exceed 9".
- Call 248-624-0880 with a complaint or come in and fill out a complaint form. Please provide the address.
- There are rules within the City Code that prohibit outdoor storage of junk cars and of junk, trash and debris. If speaking to your neighbor hasn’t changed the behavior, or if you feel uncomfortable talking to your neighbor about the mess on his or her property, then you can call the Zoning Division at 248.624.0880 (call at any time; there is voice mail after hours). Please give us the address of the property at which the suspected violation is located and a description of the problem. Permission for us to enter your property to view the violation would also be helpful. A zoning inspector to whom the area is assigned will investigate. If a violation exists, the Inspector will approach the resident, describe the law and the violation and ask for his or her cooperation correcting it. If the violation persists, a violation notice will be issued giving the violator 3, 5, 10 or 15 days to correct it. The City may take the violator to court, and if necessary, can obtain a court order requiring the property owner to clean up, or permitting the City to come on the property, correct the violation, and bill the property owner for the costs. (§17-52)
Community Services/Parks & Recreation
You can find information about all of our events HERE. If you have further questions please call Parks & Recreation at 248-624-2850.
You can register online HERE, by phone (248-624-2850), or in person at the Wixom Community Center and Parks & Recreation offices located at 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393.
Reservations for the City’s park pavilions are made available to rent each year starting January 1st. A park rental information, including availability can be found on this page. Please email cs@wixomgov.org or call 248-624-2850 if you have further questions.
Information about renting our Community Center can be found HERE. You can call 248-624-2850 to check availability for your event. A 50% NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE deposit and rental application is required to reserve a room. The balance of your rental is due three weeks prior to your event. Also, a separate $1,000.00 security deposit will be collected three weeks prior to your event in case of damages to the facility or unfollowed policies by the renter. Please e-mail mharrison@wixomgov.org for further questions.
We have the Michigan Air Line Trail that connects the West Bloomfield trail system to Wixom, which also connects to Lyon Oaks Park, Proud Lake Park, and the Huron Valley Trail System. See the Michigan Air Line Trail website for further information.
- Yes, you can purchase ANNUAL Oakland County Park passes and Metro Park passes at the Wixom Parks and Recreation office located at 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom MI 48393.
Finance & Taxes
My taxes are escrowed, but my tax bill doesn’t indicate that a mortgage company will be paying my property taxes. What should I do?
Bills are either directed to the homeowner OR the mortgage company. Contact your mortgage company so they can correct their records. You may forward your bill to the mortgage company for payment (you should contact them to verify their procedure). Please call us so that we may add your mortgage company to your tax records.
Please Note: It is very important for the homeowner to keep us informed if:
• A refinancing has occurred with a change in mortgage company
• The mortgage was sold to another lender
• The mortgage has been paid off
• The home is sold
Do not rely on the mortgage company or the new or former lender to relay this information. State law holds the homeowner entirely responsible for making sure taxes are paid, so do what you can to see that the tax bill is properly directed.Access your tax information, including payment status, by clicking HERE or utilizing the toll free telephone number (888) 600‐3773.
- No, there is no fee for a copy of a tax statement. Call the Finance Department at 248-624-0885 or stop by the Finance Department at City Hall (49045 Pontiac Trail) to request a copy.
I received a tax statement for personal property but my business is no longer in the City of Wixom. Am I responsible for this payment?
Personal Property is assessed as of tax day, December 31st of last year. Businesses in existence within the City of Wixom as of that day are responsible for the full amount on the Summer and Winter tax bills issued the following year.- This question is best answered by your realtor or title company. Normally, the taxes will be divided between the seller and buyer according to time at the residence.
I recently purchased my home and my taxes are higher than when the previous occupants owned the home. Why?
When a property is sold, the Taxable Value (on which the tax bill is based) becomes uncapped to the SEV (State Equalized Value). There could be a substantial increase in your tax depending on the difference between the Taxable Value and the State Equalized Value of your property.REFUSE COLL FEE ‐ The City includes the solid waste/recycling fee on each homeowner’s summer property tax bill instead of billing it separately. The waste/recycling fee covers the period of July 1 to June 30 along with a first year bin fee for new homes.
DELINQ WATER & DELINQ SEWER – If these items appear on the bill, there were water and/or sewer charges on the property that were six months or more past due. Those amounts were placed on the tax bill.
DELINQ TRANS FEE – This fee is applied if the property has delinquent sewer and water bills that were placed on the property tax bill for collection.
TRIBUTE DRAIN – This drainage district was established in 2005 to fund the construction of the storm drain system in your neighborhood.
- Access your tax information, including payment status, by clicking HERE or utilizing the toll free telephone number (888) 600‐3773.
You can access your property taxes on line to verify payment and print a receipt at the following link.
https://is.bsasoftware.com/BSA.IS/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fBSA.IS%2fdefault.aspx
- Contact the City's water department contractor, FVOP, at (248) 960-0870 to schedule a final meter read. Once the meter read is obtained, a final bill will be issued.
Fire Department
- Wixom businesses must be licensed by the City. Applications for those licenses can be obtained from the Fire Department's Administrative Offices at 1345 N Wixom Road or HERE.
- No. Flowers and bushes impair the attachment of hoses and the operation of fire hydrants during emergencies.
- Addresses on businesses should be 6" - 8" in height. Residences can obtain reflective maibox-post address numbers from the Wixom Firefighters Association for a small fee. These signs can be ordered at the Fire Department at 1345 N Wixom Road and can be made within 3 - 5 days.
- The Fire Department inspects all businesses annually to protect the lives of workers and visitors at each business and to facilitate fire safety within our community.
I need to make changes to my fire extinguishing system or my fire alarm system in my business. Do I need a permit?
No alarm or fire entinguishing system can be installed or altered without obtaining a permit. A permit can be obtained from the City's Building Department and will only be issued to a licensed fire alarm or mechanical contractor.- The batteries must be replaced every six months, and we recommend that you change your smoke detector batteries every time you change your clocks when adjusting for daylight-savings-time changes. In addition to changing your smoke detector batteries, your smoke detectors must be tested. Although smoke detectors differ by model (please review your installation and owners manual), most can be tested by pressing and holding the test button on the unit. The smoke detector will usually beep several times.
- Copies of Fire or EMS reports can be obtained from the Fire Department's Administrative Offices at 1345 North Wixom Road. All requests for Fire or EMS reports must be accompanied by a FOIA request. Depending upon the nature of the fire or medical emergency, copies of reports may be delayed 72 hours or longer. The fee for a copy of a Fire or EMS report will vary and depend upon the length of the report and whether there are any attachments that are requested. Due to the EMS reports being governed by HIPPA, some information is always redacted from the copy of the report.
Recreational fires in approved containers may be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from a structure.
- The average response time for fire apparatus or EMS to an emergency is approximately five minutes.
Permits for small campfires are not required. Large bonfires and the burning of rubbish are NOT PERMITTED in the City.
The Burning of Leaves and Brush is Prohibited in the City of Wixom
- The City of Wixom's Adopted Fire Code does allow for recreational fires. A recreational fire is the burning of dry, seasoned firewood for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking or similar purposes.
- A recreational fire may be allowed on detached residential properties at any time during the year between the hours of 8:00 am and midnight.
- A recreational fire shall not exceed three (3) feet in diameter, or two (2) feet in height.
- Fuel for a recreational fire shall consist of dry seasoned firewood and may be ignited with a small quantity of paper.
- A recreational fire must be a minimum of fifty (50) feet from any structure and a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from any property line.
- Recreational fires in approved containers may be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from a structure.
- The fire must be attended at all times with adequate fire control measures on hand, a portable fire extinguisher or garden hose shall be available for immediate utilization.
Public Works
- Yes! There is a free self-serve mulch and compost station at the DPW complex for Wixom residents Monday-Friday 7am-5pm. Each resident is allowed up to 5 yards of material.
- See the Leaf Collection page to see when leaves will be collected in your neighborhood.
- Please see the Snow Removal page to read our City's snow removal priorities.
- Contact the DPW through the web page or call (248) 624-0141. The DPW is responsible for street tree evaluation and replacement.
- Flags are set by various utility companies in order to identify underground utilities prior to construction activities in the area. Contact the Miss Dig Communications Department at 811 or www.missdig.org for further information. You may also contact the DPW at (248) 624-0141 to see if it is a City-related project.
- Enclosing the ditch is not preferred by the City as it can impact the surrounding drainage. However, if you are considering enclosing your ditch, contact the DPW to determine the feasibility and requirements for enclosing the ditch.
Leaves/ Mulch/ Trees: Who do I call if there is a broken tree limb or other hazardous material obstructing traffic?
Immediately contact the DPW at (248) 624-0141 Monday through Thursday 7am-5pm. Outside of these times, call the Police Department at (248) 624-6114.- Contact the DPW through the web page or call (248) 624-0141. The DPW will provide tempoary mailboxes so that you can still recieve mail. Permanent repairs to mailboxes and yards will be completed when weather allows.
- Please see the Road Maintenance page to read about our City's plans for your community's roads.
- Click on this link https://www.dteenergy.com/cso/pltr/initTrouble.do to alert DTE.
- Call Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) Department of Customer Services at (877) 858-4804 between 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. weekdays, or (248) 858-4895 after hours/weekends.
Solid Waste Collection
Collections will not be scheduled on the following six (6) holidays:
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
If one of these holidays falls on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, collection will be delayed one day.
- For the garbage and recycling rules click here
- Yes, they should be placed curbside within two weeks of Christmas for trash. Oakland County collects trees for recycling at designated parks. Visit RRRASCC.
Recycling bins are delivered to your driveway by Waste Management the month after obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) for a newly built home. Your initial bin is free and delivery will be automatically prompted by the C of O. Additional bins are $60 and are available by calling (866) 797-9018.
If the home was built prior to 2018, please call DPW, Monday-Thursday 7 am-5 pm at 248-624-0141 to complete your request.
- Contact the DPW by calling (248) 624-0141 to schedule the delivery of an Adopt-A-Box. The cost is $50 and the 9-yard box can only be used for yard waste. See this page for more information.
Voting and Elections
To register to vote, you must be all of the following:
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years old by Election Day
- A resident of Michigan
- A resident of the city or township where you are applying to register to vote.
Eligible citizens may become registered to vote in a variety of ways, at any time through Election Day. Individuals who register to vote within the 14-day period immediately preceding an election must appear in person at their city or township clerk’s office and provide proof of residency.
Individuals using any other method must register to vote at least 15 days before Election Day and are not required to provide proof of residency. Other methods of registration include an application obtained at one of the following locations:
- Your local Secretary of State office
- Your local county, city, or township clerk's office
- Offices of several state agencies, like the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Community Health, and the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
- Military recruitment centers
- Voter registration drives
- Online at www.Michigan.gov/sos
To register to vote, you must be all of the following:
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years old by Election Day
- A resident of Michigan
- A resident of the city or township where you are applying to register to vote.
Eligible citizens may become registered to vote in a variety of ways, at any time through Election Day. Individuals who register to vote within the 14-day period immediately preceding an election must appear in person at their city or township clerk’s office and provide proof of residency.
Individuals using any other method must register to vote at least 15 days before Election Day and are not required to provide proof of residency. Other methods of registration include an application obtained at one of the following locations:
- Your local Secretary of State office
- Your local county, city, or township clerk's office
- Offices of several state agencies, like the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Community Health, and the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
- Military recruitment centers
- Voter registration drives
- Online at www.Michigan.gov/sos
- Nothing, prior to every election, the Clerk's Office will automatically mail you an application. The application must be filled out and returned to the Clerk before a ballot can be issued.
Ballots do not have to be mailed to your Wixom residence; however, you must give the Clerk's office the mailing address because the USPS will not forward ballots
- Ballots cannot be given to anyone except the voter who has applied for the ballot. An ID is required to be seen by the Clerk's office before they release your un-voted ballot to you.
Water and Sewer
- Water / Sewer bills may be paid via:
1) City Hall located at 49045 Pontiac Trail at the Finance Department (7:15 AM – 5:30 PM / Monday through Thursday except Holidays) or in the drop box located inside the entrance to the Police Department.
2) On-line payments with a debit card and/or credit card. You will need your account number. Please see the On-Line Payments section of this web site.
3) Lock Box. Simply mail your check and the UPPER portion of your statement to:
City of Wixom
P.O. Box 674201
Detroit, MI 48267-42014) Credit card by phone. Call 1-800-272-9829. Visa, American Express, MasterCard and Discover accepted. Enter Jurisdiction Code 3232.
- Call FVOP at (248) 960-0870 for any type of service adjustment.
- Call the Building Department at (248) 624-0880 for plumbing permit fees and FVOP at (248) 960-0870 for connection, meter and meter horn fees. Permits from both departments are required.
- Contact the City's water department contractor, FVOP, at (248) 960-0870 to schedule a final meter read. Once the meter read is obtained, a final bill will be issued.
Wixom Seniors
No, everyone is welcome to participate, but membership benefits include:
- Newsletter delivery via email
- Reduced pricing on select activities
- Participation in member only events
- Fitness Bonus discounts
- Weekly emails
Every effort is made to notify people of schedule changes as early as possible. Check at the Senior desk for changes. Also, Wixom Senior programs are canceled when Walled Lake Schools are closed due to inclement weather.
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