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

Public Improvement Requests

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 specific improvement projects such as street paving or installation/repair of water or sewer mains.

Project Permits

The Engineering Department issues various permits as outlined below. Fees may be charged when permit applications are submitted; read 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), applicants are required to obtain a storm water permit.

• Utility Before initiating installation of 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 This permit is required to move a building or oversized load on a trailer within the city.

Saginaw & Eastman Traffic Signals For a YouTube video about these newer traffic signals, click here.

Construction News Interactive map of City construction projects

Have a Traffic-Related Request?  Easy-to-use online forms using the City's Action Line Request service

Improving Eastman Avenue Traffic  Plans to help lessen traffic congestion along Eastman near Midland Mall

New Sidewalk Requests  Request the City put in sidewalks where none currently exist.

Construction Projects:  Click on the YouTube video above to find out how City crews prepare for construction projects.

What We Do...

The Engineering Department is responsible for the following:

• Street and Public Utility Infrastructure Involves 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 (click here for Stormwater Design & Drafting Checklist or Stormwater Review Checklist)

• Traffic Signs/Signalization

• Keeping Records of Sewer Lead Locations

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

Traffic Control

• Signs & Signals  Upgrades and maintenance of 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 and maintained by Consumers Energy, the City often serves as a liaison between citizens and consumers on street light maintenance and 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

2011-2012 Budget Report More about Engineering Department functions and performance indicators for this fiscal year.