Rules for ZIP Code 48127
Dearborn Heights, MI · Wayne County
121 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 48127 is governed by the city of Dearborn Heights, MI, home to about 100% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Dearborn Heights's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. Each page quotes the official code section and links to its source.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 48127 based on Dearborn Heights ordinances.
Trash & Recycling
9 rules- Yard Waste CollectionSome
- Pickup Rules & SchedulesSome
- Bulk Item DisposalSome
- Recycling RulesSome
- Collection ScheduleSignificant
Historic Preservation
1 ruleFilming & Production
3 rules- Street ClosuresSome
- Student FilmingFew
- Location PermitsSignificant
Business Licensing & Operations
7 rules- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- Tobacco Retail LicenseSignificant
- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- Tattoo & Body ModificationSome
- Towing CompaniesSome
Public Conduct
6 rules- Aggressive PanhandlingSignificant
- Loitering RulesSignificant
- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Loud Party OrdinanceSome
- Skateboarding RulesSignificant
Cannabis Regulations
1 rule- Dispensary ZoningHeavy
Animal Ordinances
9 rules- Wildlife FeedingHeavy
- Bird ProtectionHeavy
- Cat RulesSignificant
- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
- Chickens & LivestockHeavy
Building Safety
5 rulesProperty Maintenance
3 rulesRental Property Rules
2 rules- Repairs & HabitabilitySome
- Rental RegistrationSignificant
Sign Regulations
5 rules- Digital BillboardsHeavy
- Political SignsSome
- Window SignsSome
- Garage Sale SignsLight
- Holiday DisplaysLight
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Obstruction RulesSome
- Sidewalk RepairSome
- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
Parking Rules
8 rulesSwimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
2 rules- Vending ZonesSome
- Food Truck PermitsSome
Code Violation Reporting
1 rule- How to ReportLight
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleFence Regulations
5 rules- Fence Permit RequirementsSome
- Retaining WallsSome
- Height LimitsSome
- Neighbor Fence RulesSome
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
Outdoor Cooking
1 ruleFire Regulations
4 rules- Outdoor BurningSignificant
- FireworksSignificant
- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- No-Knock RegistrySome
- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
Public Health Rules
3 rules- Syringe DisposalSignificant
- Rodent ControlSome
- Food Handler CertificationSome
Noise Ordinances
4 rules- Barking DogsSome
- Vehicle NoiseSome
- Decibel LimitsSome
- Construction HoursSome
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Park CurfewSome
- Juvenile CurfewSome
Special Events & Permits
2 rules- Park Event PermitsSignificant
- Parade PermitsSignificant
Rental Inspections
2 rules- Tenant Complaint ProcessSome
- Inspection ProgramsSignificant
Environmental Rules
4 rules- Flood ZonesSome
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Stormwater ManagementSignificant
- Erosion ControlSome
Mobility & Curb Rules
1 rule- Bike Lane RulesSignificant
Invasive Plant Rules
2 rules- Prohibited SpeciesLight
- Tree-of-Heaven RemovalLight
Tree Protection
3 rules- Parkway PlantingSome
- Protected Tree SpeciesSignificant
- Heritage & Protected TreesSignificant
Landscaping Rules
4 rules- Tree TrimmingSome
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
- Water RestrictionsSome
- Weed OrdinancesSome
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesAccessory Structures
3 rules- ADU RulesSignificant
- ADU Owner OccupancySignificant
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
Home Business
4 rules- Zoning & Home Occupation PermitsSome
- Customer Traffic RestrictionsSome
- Signage RulesSignificant
- Home DaycareSome
Outdoor Lighting
2 rulesZoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 rule- Downtown Design GuideSignificant
Solar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome