Special Events & Permits in Livonia, MI (2026)
2 verified special events & permits rules for Livonia, Michigan, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Street Fair Rules
Livonia only allows a 'street carnival' or 'street fair' if it is run by local fraternities, clubs or groups using local talent, and only after at least half the people living within 300 feet of the site sign a petition asking for it. The petition goes to the city clerk before any permit can issue.
Livonia Street Carnival Petition Rule
Significant RestrictionsLivonia Code of Ordinances § 5.15.070
No person shall conduct or cause to be conducted in the city any so-called "street carnival" or "street fair" unless the same is composed of local talent and operated by local fraternities, groups or clubs; provided, however, that in no event shall any street carnival or street fair be permitted to operate within the city unless a petition requesting same is first filed with the city clerk, sig...
Sidewalk Dining & Cafés
Livonia limits sidewalk and patio dining under Zoning Ordinance Section 6.51(1)(D): carry-out restaurants may seat up to six outdoor diners and limited-service restaurants up to twelve, and only after a Planning Department and Inspection Department-approved site plan is on file alongside the restaurant's waiver use.
Livonia Outdoor Dining Permit for Restaurants
Some RestrictionsLivonia Zoning Ordinance No. 3160, § 6.51(1)(D)
D)Outdoor Dining. Outdoor dining areas with seating for no more than six (6) persons when conducted in conjunction with a carry-out restaurant or twelve (12) persons when conducted in conjunction with a Limited Service Restaurant (as defined in Section 2.01 Section 2.01(8) of this Ordinance) operating pursuant to a valid waiver use approval, provided that:i)The outdoor dining is conducted in ac...
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