Engineering Department
333 W. Ellsworth St.
Midland, MI 48640
Phone: 989-837-3348  

Project Permits

The Engineering Department issues various permits as outlined below. Fees may be charged when permit applications are submitted; check applications to find out more.

• Sidewalk Installation and/or Replacement Most city sidewalks are installed by the City of Midland; however, you may install your own, as long as certain requirements are met. Click here for sidewalk installation / replacement requirements.

• Storm and Sanitary Sewer Connections Permit to connect to the City's storm and sanitary sewer systems

• Street Cuts

• Curb Cuts (residential and commercial)

• Driveways (includes approach modifications)

• Storm Water Management Before initiating any new construction, development, redevelopment, or land use change regulated by Chapter 29 of the City's Code of Ordinances, an applicant is required to obtain a storm water permit.

• Utility Before initiating any projects involving installing new utility main lines using the City's right-of-way, this application must be filled out and a permit approved, in compliance with Chapter 22 of the City's Code of Ordinances. The exception to this requirement is overhead utility pole lines or work that's completed under the City's direction.

• Moving Moving a building or oversized load on a trailer within the city requires this permit.

Sidewalk Installation and Public Improvement Requests   By November 1 of each year, Midland citizens may submit a request that the City consider installing sidewalks where none currently exist, or that the City consider specific improvement projects such as street paving or installation/repair of water or sewer mains.

Construction Updates  The City of Midland's 2008 street construction season is now underway. Click here to find out specific project info and, when available, maps of affected travel routes throughout the city.

Have a Traffic-Related Request?  Click here to find easy-to-use online forms using the City's Action Line Request service.

Improving Eastman Avenue Traffic  Read up on plans to help lessen traffic congestion along Eastman Avenue near the Midland Mall.

What We Do...

The Engineering Department is responsible for the following:

• Street and Public Utility Infrastructure Engineering has an aggressive program for constructing and upgrading Midland's streets and utilities such as water and sewer.

• Engineering Design and Inspection Services

• Mapping of all Streets, Underground Water Mains, Storm & Sanitary Sewers, City Parks and Aerial Photography

• Inspecting New Subdivisions and Reviewing New Development Plans

• Installing Sidewalks

• Management of storm water runoff control for developments

• Traffic Signs/Signalization

• Keeping Records of Sewer Lead Locations

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) pertaining to the City's Engineering Department

Traffic Control

• Signs & Signals  This division of Engineering upgrades and maintains signs, signals, and pavement marking operations.

• Traffic Signal Timing

• Traffic Control Orders

• Neighborhood Block Party Requests

• Have a Traffic Concern? Click here for Contact Names/Numbers

• Have a Traffic Request? Click here to find easy-to-use online forms.

Street Lights  Although most lights in Midland are owned & maintained by Consumers Energy, the City often acts as a liaison between citizens & Consumers on street light maintenance & installation requests.

Jack Barstow Airport

The City manages Midland's only general aviation airport, the Jack Barstow Municipal Airport.

• Barstow Airport Rules & Regulations

Department Budget Report

2008-2009 Budget Report Find out more about Engineering Department functions and performance indicators for the current fiscal year.