CLERKS OFFICE
5200 Civic Center Drive
Waterford, Michigan 48329-3773
Telephone: (248) 674-6266 Fax: (248) 674-5455
www.twp.waterford.mi.us
TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE ORDINANCE
Application available at Waterford Township Clerk’s Office
Duration: A period of up to 90 Calendar Days; renewable up to an additional ninety (90) calendar days
Fee: $250.00 Non-Refundable (for every 30 days)
$500.00 Refundable Performance Bond
All Non-Permanent Sales location operators are required to post a Cash Performance Bond, in the amount of
$500.00. This Performance Bond will be returned to the operator provided the site of their location has been
completely cleaned up of litter and debris within 15 days following the close of business. Failure to clean up their
location within 15 days after terminating operations at their location will result in forfeiture of the Bond. Contact
Development Services (248-674-6238) to schedule a site inspection once clean up is complete.
Payment: Cash or Check - Please make checks payable to Waterford Township
Fee only is waived for Veteran of Armed Forces with proof.
One site only Veteran must be present at all times.
Requirements:
Copy of State issued ID, birth certificate or passport
Michigan Sales Tax License
State of Michigan Fireworks License and Certificate of Liability Insurance (fireworks sales only)
Oakland County Transient Merchant License (1200 N Telegraph, Pontiac)
Notarized letter of permission from property owner to use/rent site of sale
Police Department In house background form $25.00 (Hrs. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-TH)
Zoning: The subject property must possess the C-4, Extensive Business District
A Site Plan drawn to a minimum scale of 1”=40’ and does not exceed a maximum scale of 1”=10’ for the proposed
Transient Merchant use(s) or activities. All such plans shall contain the following information:
Property lines and dimensions
Site access (e.g. curb cuts / driveways)
Location of all proposed buildings, structures, shelters and displays of merchandise.
Off-street parking areas for employees and customers.
A scaled detailed drawing of any proposed advertising signage that shows its proposed overall sign area (sq.
ft.), height, materials and location.
The boundaries within which the Transient Merchant sales and activities will occur.
Location of restroom facilities.
Solid waste disposal methods or facilities.
Location and power source for any appliances i.e., generators.
Setback Requirements: All Transient Merchant activities including display areas are to be setback a minimum of
30 ft. from the front property line and no less than 10 ft. from any side or rear property line.
Signage: One (1) promotional or advertising sign is allowed in conjunction with an approved Transient Merchant
activity/location. Such sign shall be no larger than 32 sq. ft. and no higher 8 ft. above grade. Any/All proposed
signage must be setback a minimum of 15 ft. from the front property of the subject property and reviewed and
approved by the Zoning official prior to installation.
Additional information or site improvements may be required by the Zoning official to insure the overall safety of
the transient merchant operation.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD
CLERK’S OFFICE
5200 Civic Center Dr. Waterford, MI 48329
Phone 248-674-6266 Fax 248-674-5455
Web Page www.waterfordmi.gov
TRANSIENT MERCHANT APPLICATION
Page 1 of 4
1. Proposed Location of Transient Business
NAME OF BUSINESS ZONING
ADDRESS
CROSS ROADS
2. Days of the Week, Dates and Hours of Operation
DATES
DAYS OF THE WEEK
HOURS OF OPERATION
NUMBER OF CONSECUTIVE DAYS
3. Applicant Information
NAME
PHONE NUMBERS
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
LIST 2 PREVIOUS ADDRESSES-ADDRESS 1
YEARS AT THIS ADDRESS
LIST 2 PREVIOUS ADDRESSES-ADDRESS 2
YEARS AT THIS ADDRESS
DATE OF BIRTH HEIGHT SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER GENDER (MALE OR FEMALE)
EMAIL ADDRESS
4. Attach separate written proof of your age (i.e. copy of Driver’s License, Birth Certificate or sworn affidavit)
5. Attach a copy of a valid Sales Tax License issued by the State of Michigan for your business
6. Attach a copy of State of Michigan Fireworks License & Certificate of Liability Ins. (fireworks sales only)
7. Attach a copy of a valid Transient Merchant License issued by Oakland County for your business.
8. Attach written evidence of a deed, land contract, lease or license agreement, signed and notarized which
substantiates your permission to operate a transient merchant business at the location at which your business
will be located; which instrument specifies the days, dates and hours for which such authorization has been
granted, and the purpose for which such authorization has been granted.
CLERK’S USE ONLY
Date Received: Non-Refundable Application Fee $250.00 Paid __________________
$500.00 Re
fundable Performance Bond Paid __________ Valid Dates:_________ Report sent to Dept’s:____________
Response from Police:______________ Response from DPW: ____________ Response from Treasurer: _____________
Response from Planning: ___________ Response from Bldg _____________ Response from Fire ___________________
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9. Attach a Site Plan drawn to a minimum scale of 1”=40’ and does not exceed a maximum scale of 1”=10’ for
the proposed Transient Merchant use(s) or activities. All such plans shall contain the following information:
Property lines and dimensions
Site access (e.g. curb cuts / driveways)
Location of all proposed buildings, structures, shelters and displays of merchandise.
Off-street parking areas for employees and customers.
A scaled detailed drawing of any proposed advertising signage that shows its proposed overall sign area
(sq. ft.), height, materials and location.
The boundaries within which the Transient Merchant sales and activities will occur.
Location of restroom facilities.
Solid waste disposal methods or facilities.
Location and power source for any appliances i.e., generators.
Zoning: For any proposed Transient Merchant activity the subject property must possess the C-4,
Extensive Business District zoning classification.
Setback Requirements: All Transient Merchant activities including display areas are to be setback a
minimum of 30 ft. from the front property line and no less than 10 ft. from any side or rear property line.
Signage: One (1) promotional or advertising sign is allowed in conjunction with an approved Transient
Merchant activity/location. Such sign shall be no larger than 32 sq. ft. and no higher 8 ft. above grade.
Any/All proposed signage must be setback a minimum of 15 ft. from the front property of the subject
property and reviewed and approved by the Zoning official prior to installation.
Additional information or site improvements may be required by the Zoning official to insure the overall
safety of the transient merchant operation.
10. Attach, or upon receipt supplement this application with, written certification of approval from the
Waterford Township Police Department for your transient merchant business.
11. Identify all places of business in the last twelve (12) months, whether you were licensed as a transient
merchant at which you engaged in any retail sales of goods, services, wares or merchandise, including the
location and duration of such business activities, and whether you were an employee or an owner thereof:
12. Identify and describe all of the following (attach additional sheets if needed):
a) the nature, character and quality of the goods, services, wares and merchandise that you intend to sell or
offer for sale at the proposed transient merchant location
b) the invoice value and quantity of such goods, services, wares and merchandise
c) whether the same are proposed to be served from stock in possession, by sample, at auction, by direct sale
or by taking orders for future delivery
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d) where the goods, services, wares and merchandise proposed to be sold are manufactured or produced
e) where such goods, wares merchandise and products are located at the time this application is being
filled out
13. Briefly state the nature and character of the advertising done or proposed to be done in order to attract
customers to your proposed transient merchant business activity.
14. Identify the name and address of the person or entity for whose benefit the business will be carried on, if any:
NAME
STATE OF INCORPORATION
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
15. Identify the person or persons designated as the manager or supervisor of the proposed transient merchant business
during the time that it is proposed to be carried on in Waterford Township (attach additional sheet if needed):
NAME
JOB TITLE (MANAGER, AGENT, ETC.)
PERMANENT ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
LOCAL ADDRESS
DATE OF BIRTH HEIGHT SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER GENDER (MALE OR FEMALE)
16. Identify all persons to be engaged as employees or otherwise in transient merchant sales activities at the proposed
location (attach additional sheet if needed):
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
PHONE NUMBER
PERMANENT ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
17. Identify all persons owning the property at which you intend to conduct transient merchant sales. Attach a
separate sheet if more than one
.
NAME
PHONE NUMBER
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
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18. Identify each misdemeanor or felony criminal offense, if any, of which you or each person designated as manager
or supervisor in Paragraph 12 has been convicted (attach additional sheet if needed):
Name
Date of
Conviction
Arresting Agency
Nature of Offense
Punishment
(not including fines
and costs)
19. Identify any pending criminal charges or active police complaints against you or any person designated as
manager or supervisor during the last 24 hours.
Name
Arresting Agency
Charges
20. I, the undersigned applicant, have read and understand each and every provision and requirement of Waterford
Township Code Chapter 10 Article XI regarding the regulation of transient merchant activities in the
Township; and I will provide such other information that the Township requests and deems necessary, in its
reasonable discretion, to discover the truth of the matters required to be set forth in this application or required
by Township Ordinances:
YES. NO.
I, THE UNDERSIGNED APPLICANT, HEREBY SWEAR THAT ALL OF THE STATEMENTS, ANSWERS AND
INFORMATION I HAVE PROVIDED IN OR AS PART OF THIS APPLICATION ARE TRUE, ACCURATE AND
COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. AND I UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ANY
FALSEHOODS OR MISREPRESENTATIONS CONTAINED IN SUCH STATEMENTS, ANSWERS OR
INFORMATION CAN, AMONG OTHER THINGS, BE THE CAUSE OF A DENIAL OF THE REQUESTED
LICENSE AND CAUSE FOR THE REVOATION OF ANY LICENSE ISSUED TO THE APPLICANT UNDER
CHAPTER 10 OF THE WATERFORD TOWNSHIP CODE.
DATE: SIGNED:
PRINT NAME:
Note: If signer is signing on behalf of a corporation, partnership or
LLC, identify the signer’s position and authority to sign in such
capacity.
Acknowledged before me on
By
Notary Public
______________________________ County, Michigan
My Commission Expires:
Acting in County, Michigan