The following is a listing of ordinances, policies and licenses for properties within the DDA district:

City Center Ordinance outlines accepted business uses for properties in the district, regulations regarding building signage, outdoor seating, and more.

Site Plan Review Ordinance outlines the standards for planning, construction and/or improvements.

Site Plan Review Application & Checklist – application, checklist and explanation of the timeline for the review process.

Portable Sign Regulations – as in the Clawson Sign Ordinance

*note: all other signage for the DDA is addressed in the City Center Ordinance

Initial Merchant’s Ordinance explains licensing required for each trade or business located within the city – except for attorneys, doctors, accountants and persons licensed under other ordinances.
Merchant’s License Application

Outdoor Cafe Policy ensures uniformity in the administration and oversight of outdoor seating as provided for in the City Center Oridinance.
Outdoor Cafe Permit Application

Redevelopment Liquor License – a special license available only within the DDA district. As with all liquor licensing, it is approved and regulated by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.  However, this application must first be submitted to the City of Clawson and receive a resolution of support from Clawson City Council to be submitted with the MLCC application.
*please see the FAQ page and the MLCC website for more information.