Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
Building Permits
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No, as not as long as you are only replacing the shingles. If there is a need to replace the wood on your roof, we ask that you file an application with the building department. If a permit is not needed, no fee will be charged. Read more about permits...Building Permits
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No, not as long as the windows or doors are replacements and you are not increasing or decreasing the size of the opening. Read more about permits...Building Permits
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Yes, an application must be filed for the use to be approved prior to any occupancy inspections being performed by the inspector. Read more about permits...Building Permits
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Yes, and electrical inspections are needed to make sure the work is safe. Read more about permits...Building Permits
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It depends on the kind of repairs you want to make. For full information read more about permits...Building Permits
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Yes, any type of fencing, no matter how long, needs a permit. Read more about permits...Building Permits
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Probably not, as long as no structural changes or additions are being made. Read more about permits...Building Permits
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Yes, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical inspections are needed to ensure safety. Read more about permits...Building Permits
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Yes, wires going in a trench need to be inspected prior to filling in the trench. Any electricity to the garage / shed must meet the code for your protection. Read more about permits...Building Permits
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Yes, you will need a plumbing permit. Read more about permits...Building Permits
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Yes, you will need a mechanical permit. Read more about permits...Building Permits
Police Department
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No permit is required for the purchase of a rifle or shotgun. No rifle, shotgun or handgun may be sold to a minor under 18 years of age, a convicted felon, or a person under indictment. To purchase a handgun from a private individual, the buyer must obtain a license to purchase from any local police or sheriff department. The buyer must be 18 ears of age, a U.S. citizen, a resident of Michigan, have no felony conviction, have never been adjudged insane (unless later restored by court order). If an individual purchases a pistol from a Federal Firearms Dealer, a License to Purchase is not required. However, a pistol sales record must be completed and the seller's FFL number must be recorded on that form. The license to purchase must be filled out in triplicate at the time of purchase. The license shall include a description of the handgun sold and the signatures of both the buyer and seller. The seller may retain one copy and the buyer retains a copy, and the last copy is reserved for the Michigan State Police. After purchase and delivery of the handgun is completed, the buyer must return the license to a local licensing (law enforcement) authority within 30 days. One copy of the license will be held by the local authority for six years and the remaining copy shall be forwarded to the State Police. The license, once issued, becomes void if not used within 30 days. A valid Michigan CPL holder is exempt from license to purchase requirement, however is still subject to the registration requirements and a criminal background (NICS) check.Police Department
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A CCW (Carrying Concealed Weapon) is a crime in which a person unlawfully possesses a hidden weapon on or about his person or in a vehicle. A CPL (Concealed Pistol License) is a document granted by the State of Michigan (through its County Gun Boards) authorizing the licensee to possess a concealed pistol on or about his person or vehicle. Many people use the two terms CCW and CPL interchangeably, but the correct terminology is noted above.Police Department
The Concealed Pistol License Application Kit is available at the Richmond Police Department, the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office, or the Macomb County Clerk’s Office. The County Clerk’s Office website also allows you to download the application kit online. The packet is included with extensive instructions including the fees and cost. -
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Please click here to purchase crash reports from the Michigan State Police website. Please allow 24hrs to see your crash report. If you do not see your crash report on this site, contact the Richmond Police Department
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Police Department
Please click here to purchase crash reports from the Michigan State Police website. Please allow 24hrs to see your crash report. If you do not see your crash report on this site, contact the Richmond Police Department.
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Yes we do. There is a fee charged. No fee will be charged for law enforcement or government (state / county) employment.Police Department
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Yes we do, and there is a fee for this service. Those requiring this service shall bring the necessary court and/or probation forms to be signed with them.Police Department
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The ICHAT (Internet Criminal History Access Tool) allows the search of public records contained in the Michigan Criminal History Record maintained by the Michigan State Police and Criminal Justice Information Center. All felonies and serious misdemeanors that are punishable by over 93 days are required to be reported to the state repository by law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and courts in all 83 Michigan counties.Police Department
Suppressed records and warrant information are not available through ICHAT. Also not included are federal records, tribal records, and criminal history from other states. A search for a record that may be in another state requires that you correspond with that state directly.
Anyone can perform a search through ICHAT. At a minimum, the full name of the person and his/her date of birth is required. A fee of $10 is charged for each search. -
You can obtain a PPO from the County Clerk’s Office. The Personal Protection Order Assistance Center is located there and you may receive assistance in completing all the necessary forms. It is located in the Circuit Court Building on the first floor. A PO Packet containing instructions and all necessary forms is available.Police Department
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Bicycle licenses are available at the Richmond Police Department at no cost.Police Department
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Police Department
Dog License Applications are obtained at and submitted to Macomb County.
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These permits are obtained at the Richmond City Hall.Police Department
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It is unlawful for any minor under the age of 17 years to loiter, idle, congregate; or otherwise be in or on any public street, highway, alley, park, or any public place between the hours of 11 p.m. - 6 a.m., except when accompanied by a parent or guardian, or when related to employment, emergency errand, or other legitimate business directed by his/her parent or guardian.Police Department
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Police Department
There is no parking on any curbed street in the City of Richmond from December 1 through April 1, between 3 and 6 a.m.
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Police Department
View the city’s Code of Ordinances
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Children under the age of 4 must be in approved safety seats, wherever they are seated. For children less than 20 pounds, the child or infant seat must face the rear of the vehicle, according to the standard in the Code of Federal Regulations. However, rear-facing infant seats should never be placed in the front passenger seat of a vehicle equipped with air bags. Inflating air bags can seriously injure or suffocate the child. The safest place for a child in a passenger vehicle is in the middle of the back seat, properly buckled. Never hold a child on your lap or buckle a child with another passenger into one safety belt.Police Department
Children 4 years of age or more, but less than 16 years of age must be protected by a safety belt in the front or back seat. Until children are 8 years old or 4 feet, 9 inches tall, they must be in either a properly fitting child safety seat or booster seat.
The driver and all front seat passengers must wear a safety belt. Young people under age 18 cannot ride in the open bed of a pickup truck traveling more than 15 mph. The law allows exceptions for vehicles used by farmers, construction workers, the military, in parades, and by authorized emergency and rescue personnel. -
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View the burn permit form .
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Utilize the Housewatch List Request Form. Fill out the form completely and submit it online to us or bring the completed form into the police department.Police Department
Water & Sewer Billing
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Water and sewer service is billed on the basis of actual usage as measured by your water meter. Once every three months a city meter reader visits your property to obtain a current water meter reading. By taking this reading and subtracting the meter reading from the previous quarter, we are able to determine how much water was consumed for the period. The city’s water meters register water usage in tens, hundreds and thousand gallons.Water & Sewer Billing
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Money collected from water and sewer fees is accounted for separately from other city funds and is used only for the operation, maintenance, and capital replacement needs of the water and sewer systems. The city’s water and sewer systems are each operated as self-sufficient entities supported only by the fees paid by users and not by general tax dollarsWater & Sewer Billing
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Each water bill you receive from the city specifies a due date for payment. Failure to make payment within 30 days of this due date results in an immediate penalty of 10% which is added to the amount due. If the bill remains unpaid, the city then sends a reminder, giving an additional 30 days with a shut off date. If this is done, an additional charge of $40 is imposed to reinstate service. Finally, state law and city ordinance provide that unpaid water bills are the responsibility of the property owner and may be liened against the property in the same manner as property taxes.Water & Sewer Billing
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Many water leaks are obvious: dripping faucets, leaking pipes, leaking how water tanks, or stuck relief valves on hot water tanks and boilers. These leaks should be fixed as soon as possible since even a slow dripping faucet can waste large amounts of water in a very shore time. Concealed leaks in walls or ceilings can be detected by the presence of water or stains on walls or on the floor of the basement. The most common location of water leaks is the toilet.Water & Sewer Billing
Defective ball cock valves or poorly fitting seals will allow water to continually flow from the tank into the toilet bowl. Very often this type of leak cannot be noticed by the naked eye. Placing a few drops of food coloring in the toilet tank can help you detect leaks. Let the water sit for several hours without flushing.
If the water in the toilet bowl becomes tinted, the toilet is leaking. If you suspect you have a water leak but are unable to detect it on your own, you can request assistance from the city’s Water Maintenance Department. To schedule a leak inspection appointment, you should call 586-727-7571. There is no charge for this service. -
No. However, because unpaid water and sewer charges constitute a tax lien against the property and its owner, all service changes need to be acknowledged and signed for by the property owner. If you are discontinuing service, please call for a final water meter reading and billing. This will be mailed out or you may pick it up. Requests for a final meter reading must be made with 24 hours advance notice.Water & Sewer Billing
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If you have an emergency situation, you should contact the Richmond Department of Public Works at 586-727-7575. After regular working hours, you should call the Richmond Police Department at 586-727-7545.Water & Sewer Billing
City Clerk
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City Clerk
At the polls, voters are asked to present photo ID. If you don’t have an ID or failed to bring it with you to the polls, you many still vote. You will simply sign an affidavit stating that you’re not in possession of a photo ID.
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City Clerk
If you decide to vote on Election Day, voting hours are 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. at your designated voting precinct.
- Show photo ID and fill out an application to vote.
- An election inspector will look up your voter information in the Electronic Pollbook to ensure you are at the correct polling location and are a registered voter.
- You will be issued a ballot and a secrecy sleeve and will be directed to an open voting booth. Once you have filled out your desired selections to your ballot, you will deposit your ballot into the tabulator.
- If you have made a mistake on your ballot or have changed your mind about your selection, you may notify an election inspector at any time prior to inserting into the tabulator that you wish to spoil your ballot and will be reissued a new one.
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All voters, including voters with disabilities, have access to a Voter Assist Terminal (VAT) in all polling places. The Voter Assist Terminal helps the voter mark a ballot with their desired selection. It will mark the ballot with the voter’s choices but will not tally the vote. Once the ballot is marked, it is to be inserted inside the tabulator, just the same as a regular ballot would be, and is counted in the same manner.
Voters also have the right to assistance from the election officials. You can ask the election officials for instructions on how to use the voting equipment or assistance at any time, even after you’ve entered the voting booth.
If you are blind, disabled, or unable to read or write, you have the right to assistance from anyone you choose. However, the person cannot be your employer, an agent of your employer, or an officer or agent of your labor union.
Parks & Recreation
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Parks & Recreation
We do rent the Community Center for private parties; including baby showers, wedding showers, and birthdays.
The building is available for rental on weekends throughout the year.
The building can be divided for rentals; the large side of the building holds 60 people, seated, and is available for $30 an hour. The small side holds 40 people seated, and is available for $20 an hour. The full building holds 100 people seated and is available for $50 an hour.
All rentals require a $50 security deposit, which is returned after each rental.
The kitchen is available for a flat rate of $15 per rental, and includes a stove, 2 ovens, large sinks and a refrigerator.
Please select the Parks & Facilities tab to find more rental information.
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Parks & Recreation
Most of our children's programs take place in the summer, when we have instructors available.
We do offer many seasonal special events for children; including the Easter Egg Scramble, "No Tricks Only Treats" Halloween Event and the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
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Parks & Recreation
The Recreation Department employs a number of seasonal workers for the months of June-August.
Those who have worked previously with the department are given the opportunity to return to their position the next summer. We start to contact previous staff members late in the winter, and will begin accepting applications from all applicants in March.
If you are interested in applying, feel free to print a copy of the Application for Employment and return it to the Recreation Department office, located in the Richmond Community Center.
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Parks & Recreation
The Recreation Department offers many different opportunities to sponsor events throughout the year. Click here to view our sponsorship packet.
If you are interested in sponsoring an event, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (586) 727-3064 or via email at parksandrec@comcast.net
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Parks & Recreation
The Summer Activities Guide, which includes all of the events, classes, and schedules for the coming summer, will be available in April.
It will be posted on the Recreation Department webpage and copies will be available for pickup at the Community Center, City Hall, and Lois Wagner Memorial Library in May.
Lois Wagner Memorial Library
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Lois Wagner Memorial Library
We do fax; the fee is $2 for the first page and $1 for each page after. We do not receive faxes, though.
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Lois Wagner Memorial Library
Currently, we do not have the capability to take credit cards at the circulation desk; however, you may pay any fines online with a credit card or debit card by logging into your library account in Vega.
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Lois Wagner Memorial Library
If you are a Richmond or Richmond Township resident, you have a full service library card that also gets you access to the following area libraries: Armada, Center Line, Clinton-Macomb, Chesterfield, Eastpointe, Fraser, Harrison Township, Harper Woods, Lenox Township, MacDonald (New Baltimore), Ray Township, Romeo, Roseville, Shelby Township, Sterling Heights, St. Clair Shores, Troy, Utica, and Warren. This means you can visit the libraries and check out their materials in person, or order items that our library might not have on the shelf.