General Information
About Royal Oak: Some great information on services, location, leisure, events, local attractions, culture & art, parks, recreation and sports, education, health care, worship, business & commerce, and some history.
Alphabetical Service Listing: Check here for a list of City Services in alphabetical order. If you can't find it here, try the site search.
Applications and forms: City forms and applications are available here along with additional information.
Bid and RFP Information: The City of Royal Oak currently participates in the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network. Check here for additional information.
City Ordinance Records: The City Code, Ordinance records, and City Charter are located in this website hosted and designed by General Code Publishers. The code base is completely indexed and searchable.
Community Newsletter: The City publishes a quarterly newsletter called "Insight", which contains information on recreation programs for youth and adults, senior programs, trips and activities, Ice Arena, Library, and "City Beat" information is also included.
City Contacts and Telephone Number Directory: List of most commonly requested departments and telephone numbers. Includes a link to an alphabetical list of the most commonly requested City services along with telephone/contact information.
Directory of Services: A comprehensive listing of City Services. An alphabetical List of most commonly requested items, departments, and telephone numbers.
Meeting Calendar, Boards and Committee documents: Access to a comprehensive list of meetings and meeting archives for all city boards and committees.
Royal Oak Support Center Online: "R.O.S.C.O.", is a service for residents on the web site. Whether it’s during the weekend, weekday or the middle of the night, the Support Center is available 24 hours a day.
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SMART Connector and Community Transit: Smartbus.org
About Royal Oak
"Royal Oak is the place to come to, not pass through on your way to somewhere else."
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The City of Royal Oak requires no introduction to the Detroit metropolitan area. Conveniently located near several major thoroughfares, Royal Oak's location is prime. This is evident in the steady rise of property values throughout the city. Royal Oak has maintained the appeal of a small town, while affording many of the amenities of a large metropolis. Because of its respect for diversity, the city's composition is truly eclectic. The population represents a diverse mix of individuals, age groups, incomes, and myriad of residential home styles. Combined efforts of a proactive city government and Downtown Development Authority over the past several years have brought about a metamorphosis of the city's central business district. Downtown improvements have included changes to the landscape that encourage socialization. Royal Oak is the place to come to, not pass through on your way to somewhere else. |
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Downtown businesses have created a diverse, one-stop commercial district where customers find quality and personal service. Retail shops offer specialty items and many restaurants feature outdoor patios that connect visitors to the heart of Royal Oak. Street furniture provides convenient resting places and vantage points to observe the flurry of activity. The renaissance of Royal Oak unveiled the city's charm. Visitors to Main, Washington and other downtown streets experience the city's unique sense of place and identity, unlike cities without downtown districts. This sentiment can be shared by pedestrians ambling along the downtown streetscapes that feature brick paving, street furniture, tree and flower plantings. It can be felt among patrons of the theaters, upscale restaurants, coffeehouses and distinctive shops. Visitors to downtown Royal Oak enjoy the pedestrian-friendly atmosphere and social interaction. |
Downtown Royal Oak Video |
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The Barbara A Hallman Memorial Plaza located near the library features "The Star Dream", a contemporary sculpture crafted by the late Marshall Fredericks, the famous Royal Oak sculptor. The nearby War Memorial commemorates Canadian and U.S. Forces, and Royal Oak military service personnel who died in World Wars I and II, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. |
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The City of Trees
A multitude of flora paints Royal Oak's landscape and explains why the city is often called the "City of Trees". Accounts by early Royal Oak residents describe the area as covered with enormous oak, beech, maple, basswood, linden, elm, hickory, tulip, black and white ash, black walnut and butternut trees. In 1936, the "City of Trees" committee was organized to study suitable tree types and promote their planting throughout the city. In 1938, the committee obtained 60 acorns that were direct descendents of the royal oak tree in England, from which the City of Royal Oak derived its name. The acorns were nurtured and grown at the Detroit Zoo, and some were transplanted to Memorial Park in 1948.
Royal Oak underwent much timbering in its early days to make way for growth and progress, but proper vision and planning have preserved its tree-covered landscape. A visit to most residential neighborhoods will reveal large trees lining both sides of the street and meeting overhead, creating a thick, green canopy.
For more than 20 years, Royal Oak has provided a tree-planting program for residents. The objective is to replace trees that are lost over time to disease and other factors. The program allows residents to purchase a variety of trees from the city's Department of Public Service in the spring and fall at prices lower than area nurseries.
Its commitment to tree planting and preservation has earned the City of Royal Oak the National Arbor Day Foundation distinction of "Tree City USA" every year since 1976.
GeoGraphic Data
- 11.83 Sq. Miles
- 7,571.20 Acres
- 330,057,000 Sq Ft
Business & Commerce
More than 2,400 individuals and organizations have established businesses in Royal Oak. A cross section of the business community reveals a diversity of enterprises. Some extend services such as accounting, architecture, banking, dining, fitness, recreation, funeral planning, health care, insurance, photography, real estate, law and repairs. Other establishments offer retail goods such as apparel, art, automobiles, books, computers and software, furniture, gasoline, gifts, groceries, hardware, household items, music, pharmaceuticals, sports equipment and tools. Manufacturing and industry are also well represented. Recently, Royal Oak has become the local center of the e-business community. Many computer-related businesses find Royal Oak’s location, population and culture a prime fit for their creative, high-tech companies.
A unique feature contributing to the solidity of the Royal Oak business community is that many businesses are owner-occupied.
The largest employers in Royal Oak according to the number of employees, are William Beaumont Hospital, Metaldyne, Consumers Energy and DTE.
Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1936 and over 600 members strong today, the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce strives to maintain Royal Oak’s attractive and economically sound business community.
The Chamber is organized, supported and directed by members representing all segments of the business community including retail, restaurant, industrial, professional services, service clubs, non-profit and individuals. It is dedicated to bringing business persons, civic groups, local government and citizens together to advance the economic, professional, cultural and civic welfare of the community.
In addition to a variety of member events and services geared to increasing business opportunities for its members, the Chamber also sponsors some of Royal Oak’s most popular annual events including, "Royal Oak in Bloom", "Clay, Glass and Metal Show", "Antique & Garage Sale" and the bi-annual "Royal Oak Road Rally".
Visit the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Web Site for more information.
Woodward Avenue Action Association (WA3)
Royal Oak is a member of the Woodward Avenue Action Association, an eight-member community development group working to enhance Woodward Avenue’s financial, functional and historical significance. Royal Oak, the largest member of the organization, recognizes Woodward Avenue’s importance as one of the most highly sought-after business locations in Southeast Michigan. http://www.woodwardavenue.org
Downtown Development Authority
Established in 1976, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is dedicated to promoting the economic growth of downtown Royal Oak through multiple revitalization efforts. Partnering with the Downtown Royal Oak Association and other organizations, the DDA has been instrumental in successfully completing several redevelopment projects. Some of the DDA’s accomplishments include the Renovation Incentive Program offering financial assistance for downtown renovations; improvements to the library, streetscape, and parking lots; renovations to the Baldwin Theatre and Washington Square Building; and the Woodward Avenue/I-696, National City bank building, Main Street Square and Main Street Center projects. http://www.downtownroyaloak.org
Culture and Art
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If your passion is collecting rare china, ceramic masterpieces, antique furniture, antique hardware, original jewelry creations or aesthetically pleasing paintings, you are sure to find what you are looking for in Royal Oak. Not only are you likely to find your sought-after-purchase, you will enjoy the quest, as it leads you from one unique art gallery to another. Through various mediums of expression, more than a dozen art galleries call Royal Oak home. The Royal Oak Arts Council, Royal Oak Gallery Association, and the city of Royal Oak organize a number of events to promote art appreciation. Exhibits include the Gallery Walk, Royal Oak Clay and Glass (the downtown art show), Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair at Memorial Park, and the Antique and Garage Sale. |
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Royal Oak caters to theatergoers of both film and live productions. Film lovers can view films at the Main Art Theater. Patrons of live theater enjoy performances by Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theater. Stagecrafters is a community theater group that produces 10 stage shows each year and shows silent films. Originally founded in Clawson in 1956, Stagecrafters moved to Royal Oak in 1985 when it purchased and restored the historic Baldwin Theatre, built in 1932. The Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra performs classical and pop concerts throughout the year for the listening pleasure of the community. The orchestra is comprised of musicians from Royal Oak and surrounding communities who have previously studied or performed concert music. Orchestra members work in a variety of professions. |
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Various types of music concerts and other special attractions are held throughout the year at the Royal Oak Music Theater. If you enjoy outdoor music, Royal Oak hosts a series of free summer concerts on the library lawn. The concerts are held on Wednesday evenings from mid-June through early August. With the variety of summer concerts, every music listener should find one that appeals to his or her interest. |
Education
Royal Oak was recently named one of the “Best Places in America to Raise Kids” by BusinessWeek Magazine. According to the magazine, school performance and safety were weighted most heavily. The Royal Oak Neighborhood Schools K-12 program addresses the needs of all students with highly-qualified, caring teachers helping children reach their potential as they prepare for the future. There is foreign language instruction for Kindergarten through 12th grades and an expansive fine and performing arts program. In addition, the District utilizes a broad array of technology across all grade levels and subjects. Academically, Royal Oak students score well above the State average on MEAP tests. Royal Oak’s MEAP and MME scores compare favorably with other Oakland County school districts. The Royal Oak Neighborhood School District includes six elementary schools, Royal Oak Middle School and Royal Oak High School. Churchill Community Education Center offers two alternative high school programs, adult English as a Second Language, GED classes and testing, and a variety of adult enrichment classes. Addams Early Childhood Center features child care for toddlers 2 ½ to 5 years of age, and preschool classes for eligible 3- and 4-year-old children. Visit our schools and experience the Royal Oak Neighborhood Schools Difference! www.royaloakschools.com.
Several parochial schools exist in Royal Oak. St. Dennis, St. Mary Elementary, and St. Paul Lutheran offer instruction for preschool through eighth grade. Shrine of the Little Flower provides instruction for preschool through sixth grade, and Shrine High School and Academy for grades 7-12.
Higher Education
The Royal Oak campus of Oakland Community College is located in the heart of downtown. Approximately 6,000 students attend day, evening and weekend classes to upgrade job skills, complete associate degrees, earn transfer credits to universities, and for personal enrichment. The average student age is 28 years old. About 30 percent of its enrollment is from minority groups, and international students represent about 50 different countries. Along with traditional undergraduate courses, the campus offers outstanding programs in computer information systems, ceramics, photography, and English as a second language. The city’s cultural life is enhanced by the campus’ 400 seat theater that holds musical performances and free lectures by renowned photographers and authors. The Royal Oak campus is one of five countywide campuses that make up Oakland Community College, one of the largest multi-campus systems in the nation.
Health Care
Residents from Royal Oak and surrounding communities can receive top quality health care from William Beaumont Hospital, the primary health care facility in the Royal Oak area. The hospital is a major teaching center and receives referrals from doctors and hospitals in other states and around the world. It ranks among the five top hospitals in the nation for its number of admissions and surgeries. Beaumont has a staff of over 7,500 full and part-time employees. Beaumont has been included on the U.S. News & World Report’s annual "America’s Best Hospitals" list since 1995 and was named in 10 of 16 medical specialties in 1999. Beaumont has been designated as one of the "100 Top Hospitals" by health care consultants HCIA Inc. and William M. Mercer Inc., in recognition of high quality, cost-efficient care.
http://www.beaumonthospitals.com
History
Early settlers to Royal Oak were farmers who cleared land to build their homes and plant crops, as agriculture was the primary occupation of the time. The advent of the railroad soon brought about logging, milling and other industries. Many early settlers to the area migrated from New York, including Orson Starr, the township’s first manufacturer. He became well known for making cowbells. In 1845, he built his wooden frame home incorporating many characteristics of Greek Revival, an architectural style that was popular at the time. The home still stands at its original site on Main Street, reminiscent of the days when Royal Oak was a remote township. The Orson Starr House (3123 N Main Street) is currently listed in Michigan’s State Register of Historic Sites and has been designated an historic district. The Orson Starr House Historic District has also received the official project designation of "Save America’s Treasures," awarded by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
In 1819, Michigan Gov. Lewis Cass and several companions set out on an exploration of Michigan territory to disprove land surveyors’ claims that the territory was swampy and uninhabitable. The beginning of their journey seemed to support those claims until they reached a desirable area of higher ground near the intersections of Main, Rochester and Crooks Roads. Here they encountered a stately oak tree with a trunk considerably wider than most other oaks. Its large branches reminded Cass of the legend of the royal oak tree, under which King Charles II of England took sanctuary from enemy forces in 1660. Cass and his companions christened the tree, the "Royal Oak." And so Royal Oak received its name.
As early as 1891, when Royal Oak was a small village, there were only a few hundred residents. In the 10-year span from 1900 to 1910 the population grew to over 1,000. By the time Royal Oak was incorporated as a city in 1921, the population had exploded to over 6,000. This was due in large part to new jobs created by the booming auto industry. The development of the super highway, Woodward Avenue, led to greater population expansion. Woodward Avenue replaced the old Indian road, Saginaw Trail, as the connection between Detroit, Pontiac, Flint and Saginaw, making Royal Oak more accessible. Today, the 28-mile Woodward Avenue (M-1), bridging 10 communities from the Detroit River north to downtown Pontiac, holds the honorary designation of Michigan Heritage Route. The designation was awarded because of the historical and cultural significance of some 350 sites along Woodward Avenue, including 42 historic churches.
Completion of 1-696 on the southern border of Royal Oak in 1989, positioned the city centrally within Southeast Michigan. Merchants and city government began pumping new life into the city’s downtown.
Interesting Historical Facts
- City Commissions Throughout History
- Fire Department History
- Historic Locations/Districts Map
- History of a Piece of Land
- History of the City Seal
- Red Run - Ghost River of Royal Oak
Get Involved
Everyone young and old can get involved in the history of Royal Oak. There are several groups that meet on a regular basis and are willing to accept volunteers!
Historic District Commission
Established by Ordinance § 82-13. The duty of the Commission is to review all plans for the construction, addition, alteration, repair, moving, excavation, or demolition of resources in a historic district. The Commission consists of seven members whose residence is located within the City of Royal Oak. A majority of the members shall have a clearly demonstrated interest in or knowledge of historic preservation. Serving three-year terms the Commission usually meets the third Tuesday of the month from September to June.
Historic District Study Committee
Established by Ordinance § 82-1 the Historic District Study Committee researches proposed historic districts for the purpose historic preservation in the City. There are seven members serving three-year terms, with one or more members of the Historical Commission or Historic District Commission. The Committee meets as needed.
Royal Oak Historical Commission
The Historical Commission is a policy-making body, which advises the City Commission on matters relating to or advancing the historical interests of the City of Royal Oak. The seven members are appointed by the City Commission and serve three-year terms. At least one member should be a member of the Historic District Commission or Historic District Study Committee. The Commission usually meets the fourth Wednesday of each month from September to June.
Royal Oak Historical Society
The Royal Oak Historical Society is a volunteer, membership organization whose purpose is to encourage historical study and research, to collect and preserve historical materials, and to record the forklore connected with the City of Royal Oak and its vicinity.
Roundtable of Royal Oak Historical Organizations
The Historical Roundtable is a group of representatives from each of the above four groups. The Roundtable works to collaborate the historical efforts through-out the City of Royal Oak. This gives the opportunity for each group to report on their plans, progress, special needs, events and interests.
It's never too late to be a part of history!
Other Historical Links
- Royal Oak Historical Society
- Historic Royal Oak, by David G. Penny, Ph.D.
- Oakland County Historical Commission
- Historical Society of Michigan
- Michigan Department of History, Arts, and Libraries
- Detroit Historical Society
WPA Mural
A Special Community Premeir of the Royal Oak WPA Murals Project was held and Residents were invited to view a special premier of the 75-year journey featuring the 1934 artwork commissioned by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) of Franklin Roosevelt. These 22-foot murals once again grace the walls of the Royal Oak Middle School auditoriumlocated at 709 N. Washington Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48067. It's an incredible story about the community and how it all happened. Even if you've already seen the murals, you have to experience the amazing story presented in this 55-minute Ruben Rodriguez documentary!
Ruben Rodriguez of Video Works Production recently finished a 55-minute documentary that aired May 27, 2008 on PBS Detroit.
If you missed the premier and the PBS presentation, you can still
get shortened version of the story here in a video upload from WROK.
"The Murals of Royal Oak" is a documentary film which traces the 70-year Journey of three historic WPA murals and the grass roots effort to resurrect and restore these local treasures that had been lost for decades.
Copies of the DVD are now available for purchase at http://www.videoworksonline.com/.
The first mural centers on the cultural arts. The second mural, entitled "The Naming of Royal Oak," depicts early Michigan Territorial Governor Lewis Cass. The third mural offers a glimpse of
the community in the mid-1030s, including the old Royal Oak High School, along with a look at various professions that graduates might pursue.
Leisure and Special Events
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Municipal Golf Courses Two nine-hole municipal golf courses are open to Royal Oak residents and businesses. Royal Oak Golf Club and Normandy Oaks offer open golf, with league play available at Normandy Oaks. Both courses feature a pro shop and individual or group instruction by the golf pro. |
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Family Golf Center If you enjoy playing golf or would like to learn, Golden Bear and Adventure Miniature Golf (Family Golf Center) will appeal to your needs. The pro shop extends a full line of golf equipment, accessories and services. Complete instruction is available from one of several golf pros on staff, as are junior and adult clinics. There are 70 lighted hitting areas, including 10 covered tees that are heated for year-round practice. An elaborate and challenging miniature golf course will entice even the most discriminating miniature golfer. Location: 3500 Edgar Ave (Just East of Coolidge and on the North side of 13 Mile Rd). Phone: (248)549-4653. Web: Royal Oak Golf Center. |
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Red Run Golf Club Established in Royal Oak in 1914, the posh, private golf club features an 18-hole golf course, pool, tennis courts, three dining rooms and meeting rooms for members. Location: 2036 Rochester Rd (Just North of 12 Mile Rd) Phone: (248) 548-7500. Web: Red Run Golf Club |
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Grand Slam Baseball Training Center Grand Slam Baseball Training Center, a full service training facility, provides seasonal camps for little league through college age baseball players, as well as slow pitch and girl’s fast pitch softball. Grand Slam is contracted by some area schools to provide instruction to their teams. Location: 3530 Coolidge Highway (Just North of 13 Mile Rd). Phone: 248-549-7100. |
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Total Soccer The indoor, bubble-domed structure has been operating in Royal Oak for over 13 years. The facility offers soccer leagues, camps, clinics and tournaments for soccer players from age 4 to 40 and older. Total Soccer operates seasonally from October to April. Location: 1319 Lexington Blvd (North of 13 Mile, East of Crooks). Phone: 248-288-2110; Web: http://www.totalsoccerinc.com/royaloak.htm |
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Special Events Throughout the year, Royal Oak hosts a number of social events that bring families together from Royal Oak and surrounding areas. Some events are centered in Royal Oak’s enchanting downtown district, while others are held at other locations throughout the city. Some celebrated activities held in Royal Oak are:
Woodward Dream Cruise Collectively, Royal Oak and six other cities welcome over 1 million spectators to the area for the annual Woodward Dream Cruise. Held in August, the one-day event is the world’s largest classic car cruise, drawing cruisers and spectators from around the world to ogle autos of yesteryear. Participating communities provide optimal viewing, cruise-related activities and entertainment throughout the day. |
Local Attractions
Farmers MarketThe freshest in-season produce can be found at the Royal Oak Farmers Market, located at 316 E 11 Mile Rd (just 2 blocks east of Main Street). A legacy since 1927, the market sells only food products that Michigan farmers grow themselves. Some of the farmers who bring their crops to the market travel from locations up to four hours from Royal Oak, extending the seasons availability for many varieties of fruits and vegetables. In addition to food products, the Farmers Market sells numerous varieties of annuals and perennials in the spring and summer, and greenery and pine trees in December. Crafts and antiques are often available at the Farmers Market. |
Detroit ZooChildren and adults of all ages enjoy an excursion to the Detroit Zoo, conveniently located in Royal Oak at the intersections of Interstate 696, Woodward Avenue and Ten Mile Road. Sprawling over 125 acres, the zoo’s naturalistic exhibits house 1,500 mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates of 275 different species. Opened in 1928, it was the first zoo in the United States to use natural exhibits without barriers. Recent additions to the Detroit Zoo include the National Amphibian Conservation Center, a facility devoted entirely to the research and exhibition of amphibians, and the Arctic Ring of Life showcasing polar bears and recreating the North Pole environment. These new exhibits are two of the world’s largest animal exhibits. http://www.detroitzoo.org |
Location
Royal Oak is easily accessible by many transportation means. Close proximity to 1-696, 1-75, Woodward Avenue and other major roads, makes auto travel to Royal Oak convenient from surrounding areas. SMART, the public transit system, services Royal Oak daily, as does its Connector system, which provides transportation within Royal Oak by appointment. Daily stops are made in Royal Oak for Amtrak passenger train service to and from several main hub cities, including Chicago. Air access to and from the area is available via Detroit Metropolitan International, Detroit City and Oakland County International Airports, as well as Bishop Airport in Flint. Its central location positions Royal Oak as the gateway to Southeast Michigan.
Parks & Recreation
Parks
Royal Oak is proud of its 50 scenic parks, including two that are natural pristine reserves (Cummingston Park and Tehave Woods in Quickstad Park). Aggregately, they provide over 310 acres of natural woodlands and support a variety of interests. Some nestled in quiet neighborhoods focus on solace and retreat. Some have playscape equipment for children. Others provide tennis courts, frisbee-golf or play fields for organized team sporting events. Memorial Park, located at Woodward Avenue and Thirteen Mile Road, features three lighted ball diamonds and concession services.
Recreation and Sports
Assorted activities are available to Royal Oak youth, adults and families through school, recreation and organization facilities. Sports-minded youth can play on a number of athletic leagues including hockey, baseball, basketball, soccer and girls softball. Adult leagues provide play in basketball, touch football, softball and sand volleyball. Swim instruction and open swim are available to all ages through the school district facilities. Children and adults can participate in instructional programs for dance, golf, tennis, badminton, tai chi, general fitness and other activities. The city’s John Lindell Ice Arena houses two indoor ice rinks for hockey leagues, year-round open skating and instructional classes for figure, hockey and speed skating.
The hazy days of summer need not be lazy, as the summer months hold a variety of options for youth. They can attend general day camps or day camps providing instruction in football, in-line skating, in-line hockey, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, girls volleyball, girls softball and cheerleading. Activity centers at several elementary schools provide supervised play, outings, games, and special projects in arts and crafts.
Visit the City's Recreation department for more information.
Services
Community Services
The Royal Oak Senior/Community Center offers enrichment programs and activities that encourage participation, independence and self-fulfillment for the mature adult population. Some include fitness, workshops, discussion groups, card parties and billiards tournaments. Instruction is available in crochet, art, dancing and investment planning. Other programs include outreach, hot meals, transportation, legal aid and support groups. Royal Oak residents age 60 and older can obtain in-home services through Royal Oak Senior Emergency Services (R.O.S.E.S.).
An archetype of valuable information to the community since 1852, the Royal Oak Public Library has served to support the continuous enhancement of knowledge. The library is a member of a multi-library network serving over 2.4 million residents in six counties. The network is comprised of over 65 public and several academic libraries, and is the largest library cooperative in the state. As the information network has evolved, so has the Royal Oak Public Library. It provides Internet access for research and other online services. The Royal Oak Public Library is committed to be an informational, intellectual and cultural resource for the community.
The Royal Oak community is dedicated to preserving quality of life. This is evidenced by the more than 400 volunteer members serving on at least 60 city boards, committees and groups. Neighborhood associations have been created to address specific local interests. The Royal Oak community recognizes the importance of investing in tomorrow’s adults. Youth programs are offered through the Boys and Girls Club, Salvation Army, Judson Center, and several fraternal and philanthropic groups. Other community resources include the Royal Oak Youth Assistance and the Royal Oak Community Coalition. These and other great community resources can be found on the Community Links area of the web site.
Municipal Services
The city of Royal Oak provides a full line of municipal services to meet the many needs of its residents. Royal Oak employs a responsive Police department to preserve a safe community, and a full-time Fire department that has Advanced Life Support with transport. Some of the other full-time departments housed within the city are Highway, Parks and Forestry, Public Service, Recreation, Engineering and Building Inspection/Code Enforcement.
Worship
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From its early settlement, Royal Oak has demonstrated a strong religious heritage. The city’s traditional small-town values are a testament to its religious faith. In 1838, a Methodist church was founded, and in 1839 a Baptist church was the first church building constructed in Royal Oak. By the mid to late 1800s, Congregational, Lutheran, Catholic and German Evangelical churches were also founded. Today there are more than 42 houses of worship in Royal Oak, serving the diverse religious faiths of the community. Some churches are of simple construction and others are monuments of architectural design and structure. The First Baptist Church of Royal Oak and the Royal Oak Methodist Episcopal (now the First United Methodist) churches are listed in the State Register of Historical Sites and have received State Historical Markers. The Shrine of the Little Flower Catholic Church has been declared a national shrine, a distinction given to only a few churches in the United States. |
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Church Directory
| Name | Address | City | Phone |
| Ambassador Baptist Church | 3015 Rochester Rd | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 583-9660 |
| Calvary Christian Church | 2203 E 11 Mile Rd | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 541-4587 |
| Central Free Will Baptist Church | 2005 Rochester Rd | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 547-7755 |
| Church of God of Prophecy | 600 N Campbell Rd | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 547-2599 |
| Dickson's Bible Bookstores | 25354 Woodward Ave | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 543-7444 |
| Emmanuel-Bethel United Church | 4000 Normandy Rd | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 549-5452 |
| Faith Baptist Church | 3118 Greenfield Rd | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 288-6415 |
| First Baptist Church | 309 N Main St | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 543-7454 |
| First Baptist Church Day Care | 309 N Main St | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 543-7456 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist | 900 W 4th St | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 542-0687 |
| First Congregational Church of Royal Oak | 1314 Northwood Blvd | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 288-4220 |
| First Presbyterian Church | 529 Hendrie Blvd | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 541-0108 |
| First Spiritual Temple | 3224 Greenfield Rd | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 288-4026 |
| First United Methodist Church | 320 W 7th St | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 541-4100 |
| Genesis: the Church - Administrative office | 202 5th Ave. | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 542-2266 |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran Church | 814 N Campbell Rd | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 548-3111 |
| Intercessions World Ministry | 1400 Normandy Rd | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 435-2110 |
| Korean First Presbyterian Church | 1318 S Stephenson Hwy | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 541-1177 |
| Memorial Free Will Baptist Church | 1326 E Lincoln Ave | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 547-2794 |
| Northwood Baptist Church | 2915 Normandy Rd | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 549-4420 |
| Point of Vision Presbyterian | 1318 S Stephenson Hwy | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 541-1596 |
| Providence Orthodox Presbyterian | meeting at RO Senior Ctr | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 547-9585 |
| Royal Oak Church of Christ | 115 S Campbell Rd | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 548-1333 |
| Royal Oak Missionary Church | 411 E 11 Mile Rd | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 541-6606 |
| Royal Oak Swedenborgian Church | 1505 E 11 Mile Rd | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 546-7583 |
| Royal Oak Vineyard Church | 309 N Main Street | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 506-5457 |
| Salvation Army | 3015 N Main | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 585-5600 |
| Shrine of the Little Flower | 2123 Roseland Ave | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 541-4122 |
| St Dennis Parish | 2200 E 12 Mile Rd | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 544-2181 |
| St Dennis School | 1415 N Stephenson Hwy | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 398-6555 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | 26998 Woodward Ave | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 546-1255 |
| St John's United Methodist Church | 3506 Rochester Rd | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 588-5360 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | 730 S Lafayette Ave | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 547-1818 |
| St Paul Lutheran Church | 202 E 5th St | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 541-0613 |
| Starr Presbyterian Church | 1717 W 13 Mile Rd | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 288-3230 |
| United International Christian | 3118 Greenfield Rd | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 288-6515 |
| Unity Church of Royal Oak | 2500 Crooks Rd | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 288-3550 |
| Woodlawn Church | 3620 Rochester Rd | Royal Oak, MI | (248) 588-6272 |
Bids and RFPs
The City of Royal Oak currently participates in the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network. To view a list of current bid offerings click on the following link:
View All Bid / RFP opportunities
On-Line Surplus Auctions
Please register as a vendor to participate in the bidding process.
Vendor Information & Registration
http://www.mitn.info
MITN (Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network) is a part of the
www.govbids.com BidNet e-Procurement Systems
Invitation to Bid
- NSP Realtor. The bid opening will be held on August 24, 2011 at 3:00 PM EST in Room 309 of City Hall. Bid document number ITB-SBP-PLAN-11-008.
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Census Data
| Data Set: Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF1) 100-Percent Data Geographic Area: Royal Oak city, Michigan 11.83 Sq Miles | 7,571.20 Acres | 330,057,000 Sq. Ft. |
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| Subject | Number | Percent |
| Total population | 60,062 | 100 |
| Sex and Age | Number | Percent |
| Male | 29,302 | 48.8 |
| Female | 30,760 | 51.2 |
| Under 5 years | 3,128 | 5.2 |
| 5 to 9 years | 2,719 | 4.5 |
| 10 to 14 years | 2,996 | 5 |
| 15 to 19 years | 2,989 | 5 |
| 20 to 24 years | 3,342 | 5.6 |
| 25 to 34 years | 12,758 | 21.2 |
| 35 to 44 years | 10,569 | 17.6 |
| 45 to 54 years | 8,182 | 13.6 |
| 55 to 59 years | 2,591 | 4.3 |
| 60 to 64 years | 1,830 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 years | 3,999 | 6.7 |
| 75 to 84 years | 3,799 | 6.3 |
| 85 years and over | 1,160 | 1.9 |
| Median age (years) | 36.9 | (X) |
| 18 years and over | 49,367 | 82.2 |
| Male | 23,729 | 39.5 |
| Female | 25,638 | 42.7 |
| 21 years and over | 47,777 | 79.5 |
| 62 years and over | 10,030 | 16.7 |
| 65 years and over | 8,958 | 14.9 |
| Male | 3,412 | 5.7 |
| Female | 5,546 | 9.2 |
| Race | Number | Percent |
| One race | 59,224 | 98.6 |
| White | 56,941 | 94.8 |
| Black or African American | 927 | 1.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 157 | 0.3 |
| Asian | 939 | 1.6 |
| Asian Indian | 259 | 0.4 |
| Chinese | 188 | 0.3 |
| Filipino | 175 | 0.3 |
| Japanese | 60 | 0.1 |
| Korean | 108 | 0.2 |
| Vietnamese | 63 | 0.1 |
| Other Asian 1 | 86 | 0.1 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.1 |
| Native Hawaiian | 3 | 0 |
| Guamanian or Chamorro | 10 | 0 |
| Samoan | 8 | 0 |
| Other Pacific Islander 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Some other race | 228 | 0.4 |
| Two or more races | 838 | 1.4 |
| Race alone or in combination with one or more other races 3 | ||
| White | 57,720 | 96.1 |
| Black or African American | 1,076 | 1.8 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 430 | 0.7 |
| Asian | 1,172 | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.1 |
| Some other race | 484 | 0.8 |
| Hispanic or Latino and Race | Number | Percent |
| Total population | 60,062 | 100 |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 781 | 1.3 |
| Mexican | 429 | 0.7 |
| Puerto Rican | 65 | 0.1 |
| Cuban | 32 | 0.1 |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 255 | 0.4 |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 59,281 | 98.7 |
| White alone | 56,421 | 93.9 |
| Relationship | Number | Percent |
| Total population | 60,062 | 100 |
| In households | 59,556 | 99.2 |
| Householder | 28,880 | 48.1 |
| Spouse | 11,512 | 19.2 |
| Child | 13,806 | 23 |
| Own child under 18 years | 10,110 | 16.8 |
| Other relatives | 1,599 | 2.7 |
| Under 18 years | 385 | 0.6 |
| Nonrelatives | 3,759 | 6.3 |
| Unmarried partner | 1,305 | 2.2 |
| In group quarters | 506 | 0.8 |
| Institutionalized population | 223 | 0.4 |
| Noninstitutionalized population | 283 | 0.5 |
| Households by Type | Number | Percent |
| Total households | 28,880 | 100 |
| Family households (families) | 14,447 | 50 |
| With own children under 18 years | 5,900 | 20.4 |
| Married-couple family | 11,512 | 39.9 |
| With own children under 18 years | 4,700 | 16.3 |
| Female householder, no husband present | 2,170 | 7.5 |
| With own children under 18 years | 944 | 3.3 |
| Nonfamily households | 14,433 | 50 |
| Householder living alone | 11,793 | 40.8 |
| Householder 65 years and over | 3,337 | 11.6 |
| Households with individuals under 18 years | 6,231 | 21.6 |
| Households with individuals 65 years and over | 6,609 | 22.9 |
| Average household size | 2.06 | (X) |
| Average family size | 2.86 | (X) |
| Housing Occupancy | Number | Percent |
| Total housing units | 29,942 | 100 |
| Occupied housing units | 28,880 | 96.5 |
| Vacant housing units | 1,062 | 3.5 |
| For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use | 202 | 0.7 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate (percent) | 0.8 | (X) |
| Rental vacancy rate (percent) | 4.5 | (X) |
| Housing Tenure | Number | Percent |
| Occupied housing units | 28,880 | 100 |
| Owner-occupied housing units | 20,246 | 70.1 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 8,634 | 29.9 |
| Average household size of owner-occupied unit | 2.24 | (X) |
| Average household size of renter-occupied unit | 1.65 | (X) |
| (X) Not applicable | ||
| 1 Other Asian alone, or two or more Asian categories. | ||
| 2 Other Pacific Islander alone, or two or more Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander categories. | ||
| 3 In combination with one or more other races listed. The six numbers may add to more than the total population and the six percentages may add to more than 100 percent because individuals may report more than one race. | ||
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 Summary File 1, Matrices P1, P3, P4, P8, P9, P12, P13, P17, P18, P19, P20, P23, P27, P28, P33, PCT5, PCT8, PCT11, PCT15, H1, H3, H4, H5, H11, and H12. | ||
City Government Overview
Here are some of the more important features about your city government. This information is presented in order that you may familiarize yourself with the basic framework of local government in Royal Oak. See Organization Chart.
City Charter
The City of Royal Oak has operated under the "Council Manager" form of government since its incorporation in 1921. This form of government provides that the City Commission act as the legislative or policy making body and that it appoint a City Manager to serve as chief administrator of the functions of municipal government. View City Charter Online.
City Commission
The City Commission is composed of six Commissioners and a Mayor elected by the City-at-large on a nonpartisan ballot. Three Commissioners are elected to four-year terms every two years to ensure experienced legislators at all times. The Mayor is elected for a two-year term.
The Mayor is the presiding officer of the Commission. In the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro-Tem shall be the presiding officer.
Each elected official has one vote that can be cast on each motion. Appointed officials do not have a vote. Four members of the commission constitute a quorum and may conduct city business. Ordinance and resolutions require four affirmative votes to be approved.
City Manager
The City Manager, appointed by the City Commission, is the City's chief administrative officer and, as such, is held accountable for planning, coordinating, directing and executing all of the City's operations in
a manner prescribed by law and conforming to the general policies and specific directive of the Commission.
Commission Meetings
City Commission meetings are held every first and third Monday of the month (with some exception) at 7:30 p.m. in the Commission chambers of City Hall at 211 Williams. Meetings are open to the public and are
broadcast on WROK channels 55/10.
The Mayor and members of the City Commission encourage the interest, attendance and participation of the public at Commission meetings. The public is invited to speak on issues during public hearings and general audience participation. Often questions and suggestions about particular problems can be handled more effectively if they are directed to the appropriate department during regular working hours. Feel free to call your City at any time.
Commission Meeting Procedures
Agendas for each meeting are available at the City Clerk's Office prior to the meetings, online, and in the Commission Room on the night of the meeting. Citizens can address the City Commission during public comment but must follow the Rules of Procedure as adopted by the City Commission on December 3, 2001.
City Commission meeting agendas and minutes are available online and at the Royal Oak Public
Library.
City Commission Courses of Action:
Resolution
A resolution is a form of opinion or will of the City Commission adopted by vote. There is no special waiting period required between the introduction and adoption of resolutions. A subsequent resolution or action of the City Commission can change resolutions.
Resolutions are used for such matters as the calling of special elections, the adoption of the budget, issuance of bonds, the ordering of construction for public improvements and the confirmation of special assessment rolls.
Motion
A motion is the formal mode in which a member submits a proposed measure or resolve for the consideration and action by the City Commission. Motions may be used to authorize certain administrative actions - such as the acceptance of purchasing bids or the appointment of individuals to serve on boards or committees. Motions are also used to dispose of items of business on the agenda and to receive and file petitions and reports. This proceeding is adopted from parliamentary law.
Ordinance
An ordinance is the result of a legislative act by the City Commission and constitutes a permanent rule of government. The
procedure for enacting an ordinance is specified in the City Charter. Ordinances are commonly used for such actions as zoning, building, safety and other matters of municipality.
Referral
When the City Commission is either not prepared to take definitive action or believes further review is needed, a matter may be referred to a committee or administrative official for study and later report.
Complaint/Suggestion Procedure
Please call the appropriate City departments during regular business hours. If your situation requires further attention, please contact the department head or the City Manager's office.
Study Session
A study session os held by the Commission to gather information, ask questions and exchange points of view on various topics. They are often used for an in-depth look at an issue before it appears on the agenda for Commission action.
Closed Session
A Closed session is held prior to the beginning of a regularly scheduled commission meeting. The law limits the reasons to hold closed meetings to pending litigation, collective bargaining, consideration of purchase of real property and appointment to public office.
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Rules of Procedure
Officially adopted by the Royal Oak City Commission on December 3, 2001
INTRODUCTION:
It is the purpose of these procedures to encourage public participation in an orderly manner which gives everyone a reasonable opportunity to present his or her point of view for consideration of the City Commission. The public is invited to speak on issues before the City commission during public hearings and during general audience participation. Items on the agenda or other topics can be discussed during general audience participation.
Individuals may request that an item be placed on the City Commission agenda by submitting the request in writing to the City Clerk who will forward the request to the Mayor and City Commission for consideration.
Individuals may also request that and item be placed on the agenda by contacting a member of the City Commission or by speaking to the item during public comment at a regular City Commission meeting.
If your presentation concerns a specific complaint or suggestion, you may find it more convenient and may receive faster service if you call the appropriate City department during regular business hours. If you have contacted the department and for some reason results were not satisfactory, please call the head of the department or the City Manager s office.
A time limit is established to be sure that everyone has an opportunity to speak and that presentations do not become repetitious. While the City Commission wishes to give everyone an opportunity to express his or her point of view, it is not necessary nor advisable for every member of a group to address the City Commission. In those cases where a group is in attendance, it is suggested that one or two spokespersons be selected. The City Commission attempts to make informed decisions based on all the information available rather than simply on the number of people who offer the same information or arguments.
RULES OF PROCEDURE
- An individual shall not address the City Commission without first having been recognized by the Mayor
- Upon being recognized, the individual should proceed to the front of the room to use the microphone and state his or her full name (providing an accurate spelling), residential address, and the topic to be discussed.
- Speakers shall be limited to a presentation of five minutes unless such period of time is extended by a vote of the City Commission.
- An individual will not be given an opportunity to speak a second time on the same issue until all others wishing to make a presentation on the subject have had an opportunity to do so.
- When a person(s) becomes unruly, the Mayor may declare said person(s) in the audience to be out of order and if necessary may rule that the individual(s) has forfeited the opportunity to speak further. A person(s) may be excluded from the meeting for breach of the Peace committed at the meeting. Clapping and cheering are inappropriate.
- These rules of procedure are intended to supplement Robert's Rules of Order which have been adopted by the City Commission. Where inconsistencies or conflict may exist between these rules and Robert's Rules of Order, these rules
shall prevail.
Community Newsletter
The City's quarterly newsletter "Insight" is provided here in Adobe Pdf format. To View or print the newsletter, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download the newsletter or open it directly by clicking on the picture of the cover or simply click on the page(s) of interest from the table of contents. If you need the Acrobat Reader software from Adobe Systems, Inc., click on the link provided on the lower left column.
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Email Notification Service
Sign up here for our email and digital subscription service. Subscribers will receive email notifications about City of Royal Oak news, events, meetings and other information including police alerts. Royal Oak City News is one tool in the City’s efforts to use the internet to communicate with citizens. "We spend a great deal of time and energy creating content for the City’s website, but we needed a way to be more proactive in communicating when new and important information was available. That’s why we created an email notification list", Information Systems Manager Scott Newman said.
The City plans to reach the public with day-to-day information and possibly alert the citizens about more urgent issues such as snow emergencies and crime alerts. “We think the email notification service can be a very important and extremely cost effective tool for communicating with the citizens,” added City Manager Donald E Johnson. “Our cost to provide this service is miniscule and the marginal cost to service additional subscribers is almost zero. Scott has this system set up so citizens can subscribe or unsubscribe to the service without any staff involvement.”
More than 100 million American adults use email and more than 50 million check their email on a regular basis. According to a recent Pew Internet & American Life Project Tracking Survey, Internet users are four times more likely to check e-mail on any given day than to visit a government website. Email has become a vital communication tool and effective communications with the public is vital to the operations of the City.
Royal Oak also uses traditional methods for communicating with homeowners associations, neighborhood watch groups, library friends, historical groups, senior groups and others by using pamphlets and special mailers like the quarterly "Insight" newsletter. Newman said, "We’ve been working hard to provide those same items online. We know a lot of that paper hits the recycling bins right away and is gone, but if it’s on the website, it can be retrieved at any time."
Forms and Applications
The City of Royal Oak offers applications, forms and RFP's as downloadable documents in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.
| A.V. Ballot Application | Absent Voter Ballot application forms (to print and complete) can be found on the City Clerk's office page. |
| Acorn Foundation Donation | The ACORN Foundation Committee will make every effort to utilize the gift for the donor's intended purpose if so specified. |
| Animal Shelter Volunteer Application | Application for persons wishing to perform volunteer service at the Royal Oak Animal Shelter. |
| Banner Application Form | Clerk's Office Application for a banner request at Main Street and 11 Mile Rd or Main Street at Fifth. $100 fee payable in advance. Event must be approved by the City Commision in advance of the event date. |
| Bids and RFP Documents | This is a link to Bid and RFP opportunities. Information for Vendors on how to register with the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) is also available. |
| Birth Certificate Request | Application for requesting a certified copy of your birth certificate. |
| Block Party Request | Requests for Block Party Permits must be submitted to the Police at least 14 days in advance of the planned event. |
| Boards and Committees | Application for a position on various City Boards and Committees. |
| Boards - Students | Student application for a position on specified City Boards and Committees. |
| Brownfield Redev. | Application - Brownfield Redevelopment |
| Building Permit | Building Permit Application forms and instructions |
| Commmission Room Use | An application for use of the City Commission Room. Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk's Office and must be submitted 30 days prior to event and is subject to approval by the City Commission. |
| Death Certificate Request | Application for requesting a certified copy of a death certificate. |
| Dog License | An application for a dog license. Every resident of the city who owns a dog must license their dog. |
| Dog Park Application | Dog Park access, waiver and membership form. To renew, we must have the attached applications filled out, proof of all shots and a copy of a current dog license (for non-residents). The fees for renewal are the following: residents - $40 non-residents $65. If a FOB is lost and needs to be replaced, there is an additional $10 fee. Anyone may renew their FOB any time prior to the expiration date, which is one year from the date they purchased the FOB. |
| Election Inspector | Application to become an election Inspector for the City. |
| Film Permit | Application to film or videotape on City streets or other City property. |
| Initial Merchant License | Each new business is required to apply for an Initial Merchant License, 30 days before opening the business, along with any other applicable licenses. |
| Job Application Package | General Employment Application. Job application packet for general employment positions at the City of Royal Oak. Please check current positions available before sending in an application. |
| Non-Profit Status Designation | Application for designation of non-profit status. |
| Parade/Walk Permit | Application form for school parades or walks on City streets or sidewalks. |
| Property & Tax Forms | State of Michigan Property and Tax forms can be found online at the State's Department of Treasury website. |
| Registration form - Recreation | Class or registration form and instructions. |
| ROPD Complaint | Submit a complaint against police employee/department. |
| Sidewalk Cafe | Application package and checklist. |
| Sidewalk Sign | Sidewalk Sign - License Application. |
| Snow Emergency Exemption Permit | Application form for obtaining a snow emergency ordinance parking exemption permit. |
| Special Event Permit | Special Event Permit application to be filed with the City Clerk. |
| Special Needs Form | Form to be used by emergency response personnel only. |
| Tax Deferment Form | Use this form to apply for deferment of summer taxes. |
| Vacation Closure | Application - Vacation Closure Dedication. |
| Valet Parking | Valet Parking Application form to be submitted to City Clerk. |
| Water Bill Payment | Enrollment form to request direct payment option. |
| Woodward Dream Cruise | Complete application package for permits, rules and regulations. Application deadline: Mid-June prior to August event. 2012 application will be available shortly. |
Holidays
City Offices are closed for the following holidays in 2012
- Monday, January 2 - New Year's Holiday
- Friday, April 6 - Good Friday
- Monday, May 28 - Memorial Day
- Wednesday, July 4 - July 4th Holiday
- Monday, September 3 - Labor Day
- Thursday, November 22 - Thanksgiving Day
- Friday, November 23 - Day after Thanksgiving
- Monday, December 24 - Christmas Holiday
- Tuesday, December 25 - Christmas Holiday
- Monday, December 31 - New Year's Holiday
- Tuesday, January 1 - New Year's Holiday
Check here for regular office hours.
Hours
Several City offices have varied hours and schedules. Check with the individual department for specific hours of operation. Check here for holidays in which offices are closed.
| Royal Oak Hours of Operation by Department |
| Customer Service Counter Hours for the following: |
Mon - Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm Fridays: 8:00am - Noon |
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| City Clerk Housing Human Resources City Manager City Attorney Finance City Assessor City Treasurer Building Engineering Planning Water Billing |
(248) 246-3050 (248) 246-3130 (248) 246-3070 (248) 246-3200 (248) 246-3240 (248) 246-3030 (248) 246-3110 (248) 246-3140 (248) 246-3225 (248) 246-3260 (248) 246-3280 (248) 246-3160 |
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| DPS-Office DPS-Yard |
(248) 246-3300 | M-F, 7:30am-4:00pm M-F, 7:30am-4:00pm |
| Fire | (248) 246-3800 | M-F, 8am-4:30pm |
| Ice Arena | (248) 246-3950 | Call for daily schedule |
| Library | (248) 246-3710 | M-Th, 10am-9pm Fri-Sat, 10am-6pm Closed on Sunday |
| Police - Emergency Police - Desk Police - Records |
911 (248) 246-3500 (248) 246-3530 |
24/7 24/7 M-Th, 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Recreation | (248) 246-3180 | M - Th, 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Senior Center | (248) 246-3900 | M - F, 9:00am - 4:30pm |
| Salter Center | (248) 246-3180 | M - Th, 8:30am - 4:00pm |
ROSCO
The Royal Oak Support Center Online, "R.O.S.C.O.", is a service for residents on the web site. Whether it’s during the weekend, weekday or the middle of the night, the Support Center is available 24 hours a day.
• Ask R.O.S.C.O. questions and get answers
• Report a problem or register a complaint
• Track the status of a request
The service can keep you informed with email communication when any activity or response occurs on your request or question.
The Support Center provides another tool for managing City services and opens up communication to the community. It also allows for better accountability and provides additional reporting techniques for management as well. If you call the City Manager about a problem you reported, he can look it up and see what the status is immediately, and he can even escalate the priority if necessary.
There are circumstances where we need to know about a problem quickly. If a traffic light is out or a water main is broken, it is very important but may not be an emergency. If someone could get hurt or conditions might worsen, please telephone the Police Department non-emergency number (248) 246-3500 after hours, otherwise, contact the DPS at (248) 246-3300 during business hours. A dispatcher will have someone investigate and take appropriate action.
However, if you spot another issue, you can help us by submitting a request for service. If it’s a pothole, a dangerous limb on a city tree or just graffiti on public property, let us know where the problem is. When we see what you see and it’s a City problem, we will address it.
Be a part of the solution. Connect with us online and click on ROSCO. Let us know how we can be of service!
Restaurants
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Ahan Thai
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200 W Fourth St
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248-545-5030
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430 S Main St
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248-398-7755
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| China Town | 716 E 14 Mile Rd | 248-585-4360 |
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Harvest Garden
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31908 Woodward Ave
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248-549-6860
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Katana Nu-Asian Steakhouse
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111 S Main St
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248-591-9900
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1824 W 14 Mile Rd
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248-288-6666
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107 S Main St
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248-586-0994
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411 S. Washington
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248-298-3198
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30278 Woodward Ave
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248-837-3420
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215 S Washington Ave
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248-545-2700
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| Penn's Thai Kitchen | 1800 W 14 Mile | 248-435-8378 |
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326 W 4th St
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248-546-0888
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Siam Spicy Thai
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29838 Woodward Ave
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248-545-4305
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Spice of Thai Express
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515 S Lafayette Ave
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248-543-7210
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| Taiwan Express | 4117 W 13 Mile Rd | 248-280-4788 |
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Thai Café
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732 S Washington Ave
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248-336-0710
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415 S Main St
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248-591-6413
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| Tongue Thai'd | 32166 Woodward Ave | 248-549-4112 |
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315 S Center
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248-284-0165
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Young's Chinese Carry Out
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921 E 11 Mile Rd
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248-543-3131
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320 S Main St
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248-582-9220
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201 S Main St
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248-541-9899
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3202 Crooks
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248-850-7207
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1700 W 14 Mile Rd
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248-288-3074
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417 S Washington Ave
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248-398-0001
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Hagelsteins Bakery
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800 S Washington Ave
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248-541-0566
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Hermann's Bakery
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317 S Main St
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248-541-3218
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32828 Woodward
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248-255-1441
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Main Doughnuts
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1016 S Main St
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248-399-4548
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| Taste Love Cupcakes | 304 S Main St | 248-543-2253 |
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2214 E 11 Mile Rd
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248-548-3391
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| 526 Main | 526 S Main St |
248-591-9000
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| BlackFinn Restaurant & Saloon | 530 S Main St | 248-582-9460 |
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Commune
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419 Main St
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248-544-6251
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31501 Woodward Ave
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248-549-3659
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| Fifth Avenue | 215 W Fifth St | 248-629-9423 |
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224 Sherman Dr
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248-544-7490
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Gusoline Alley
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309 S Center St
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248-545-2235
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Hi-Tops 10 & 1/2
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25422 Woodward Ave
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248-398-9526
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917 N Main St
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248-547-6051
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1815 N Main St
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248-589-3344
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215 S Main St
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248-399-0017
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32955 Woodward Ave
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248-549-2929
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212 W Sixth St
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248-556-0947
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205 E Fifth Ave
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248-591-9226
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608 S Washington Ave
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248-544-7900
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31542 Woodward Ave
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248-549-0300
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112 E Third St
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248-542-7625
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Royal Inn Bar
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4726 Rochester Rd
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248-588-2692
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215 E Fourth St
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248-544-1141
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30295 Woodward Ave
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248-435-0030
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116 W Fourth St
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248-544-7300
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28028 Woodward Ave
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248-543-2626
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208 Fifth Ave
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248-543-6911
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1023 S Main St
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248-542-5900
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30402 Woodward Ave
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248-549-1555
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1805 E 11 Mile Rd
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248-398-8000
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202 E Third St
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248-584-4227
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1214 S Main St
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248-543-5619
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29110 Woodward Ave
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Café de Marquis
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204 W Fifth St
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248-398-4169
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401 S Main St
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248-543-8400
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31901 Woodward Ave
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248-549-4591
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117 W Fourth St
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248-541-5252
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The Grumpy Barista
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204 W Fourth St
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248-336-9043
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Hooka Joe
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734 S Washington
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248-414-6113
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300 S Main St
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248-548-4570
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31105 Woodward Ave
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248-549-2253
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500 S Main St
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248-336-9490
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5150 Coolidge Hwy
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32657 Woodward Ave
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248-549-1488
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Avenue Family Restaurant
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31253 Woodward
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248-549-4130
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418 S Washington Ave
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248-544-4749
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Golden Basket
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32286 Woodward Ave
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248-549-1588
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Grecian House
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1018 E 11 Mile Rd
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248-398-7066
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29202 Woodward Ave
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248-544-0908
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714 S Washington Ave
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248-548-9377
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30967 Woodward Ave
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248-655-1080
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110 S Main St
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248-336-8093
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| Montys Grill | 28300 Woodward Ave | 248-547-1959 |
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1812 N Main St
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248-398-6111
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Nello's Family Restaurant
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25994 Woodward Ave
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248-546-0966
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703 N Main St
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248-546-5061
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470 S Main St
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248-548-7700
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Oaks Family Restaurant
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841 E 11 Mile Rd
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248-542-6639
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| Peter's Restaurant | 1307 E 11 Mile Rd | 248-543-2773 |
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Royal Cafe
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1400 N Campbell Rd
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248-548-3990
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Sign of the Beefcarver
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27400 Woodward Ave
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248-546-7888
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T & J Coney Island
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2600 W 14 Mile Rd
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248-435-8130
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| The Big Salad | 32832 Woodward Ave | 248-397-8378 |
| V & M Polish Kitchen | 4313 W 13 Mile rd | 248-435-9300 |
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317 S Washington Ave
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248-629-9391
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Cuban
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421 S Main St
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248-544-6255
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European
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419 Main St
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248-544-6250
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Fast Food
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30403 Woodward Ave
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248-288-6191
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1711 N Main St
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248-545-3269
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31456 Woodward Ave
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248-549-0228
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423 W 11 Mile Rd
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248-543-9888
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2829 W 14 Mile Rd
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800-244-6227
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3300 Rochester Rd
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248-585-2262
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30807 Woodward Ave
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800-244-6227
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| Sonic | 305 W 11 Mile Rd | 248-556-5872 |
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1611 E 11 Mile Rd
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248-545-4150
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3135 W 13 Mile Rd
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248-549-4361
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Ice Cream/Yogurt
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603 S Washington Ave
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248-544-8693
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1700 W 14 Mile Rd
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248-288-3074
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| Bloomberry | 30274 Woodward Ave | 248-554-0036 |
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420 S Main St
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248-547-1876
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| Custard & Co. | 32922 Woodward Ave | 248-549-2777 |
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3201 Rochester Rd
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248-589-2422
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Jimi's Ice Cream Pallis (Seasonal)
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700 S Washington Ave
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248-548-3004
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Jim's Frostie Treats (Seasonal)
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1528 E 11 Mile Rd
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248-399-7919
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32808 Woodward
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248-565-1071
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4233 Coolidge Hwy
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248-549-5256
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| Te's Ice Cream Shop (Seasonal) | 1015 N Campbell | 248-439-0022 |
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Italian
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129 S Main St
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248-582-9300
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222 Sherman Dr
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248-584-7400
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| Maria's | 112 Catalpa Dr | Coming Soon |
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31555 Woodward Ave
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248-549-4002
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Juice Bar
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313 S Main St
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248-298-3172
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Mediterranean/Middle Eastern
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105 S Main St
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248-399-4600
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| Boukies Grill | 212 W Fifth St | 248-584-2222 |
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Falaffel King
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32748 Woodward Ave
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248-554-9881
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| Gemmayze | 310 S Main St | 248-399-4900 |
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315 S Main St
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248-545-7100
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Mexican/Spanish
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| Canitna Diablos | 100 S Main St | 248-543-4300 |
| Chipolte Mexican Grill | 32824 Woodward Ave | 248-658-3100 |
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312 S Main St
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248-545-1940
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301 S Main St
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248-336-9661
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401 S Lafayette Ave
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248-543-1964
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| Tequila Blue | 526 S Main St | 248-591-9000 |
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121 N Main St
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248-542-1400
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Pizza
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415 S Washington
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248-547-2751
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| Benito's Pizza | 1700 Rochester Rd | 248-744-5555 |
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32218 Woodward Ave
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248-549-8000
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32980 Woodward Ave
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248-549-5555
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316 W Fourth St
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248-398-9500
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4326 Rochester Rd
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248-298-3005
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904 E 11 Mile Rd
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248-545-8090
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Lambards Pizza
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1638 E Lincoln
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248-546-7783
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3303 Campbell
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248-588-2980
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Little Stevie's Pizza & Deli
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4119 W 13 Mile Rd
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248-280-4040
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| Pizza Plus | 4713 Crooks Rd | 248-554-4600 |
| Pizza Rustica | 205 S Main | 248-850-8182 |
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Pizzallica
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121 E 13 Mile Rd
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248-733-1111
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| Pizzeria Biga | 711 S Main | Coming Soon |
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3204 Crooks Rd
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248-288-4774
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1111 N Campbell Rd
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248-398-8111
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Seafood
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410 S Washington Ave
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248-591-5459
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318 S Main St
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248-541-1186
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Subs & Sandwiches
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108 W 2nd St
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248-543-7474
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32906 Woodward Ave
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248-549-3663
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Avenue Deli
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32725 Woodward
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248-549-8165
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| Burgrz | 410 S Main St | 248-543-4900 |
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Comet Burgers
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207 S Main St
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248-414-4567
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413 S Main St
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248-544-4696
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Little Brothers Burgers
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201 W Fourth St
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248-414-4541
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| Olga's Market Fresh Grille | 30332 Woodward Ave | 248-549-6634 |
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Onion Roll Deli
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27302 Woodward Ave
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248-545-9804
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31991 Woodward Ave
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248-549-9565
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1411 E 11 Mile Rd
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248-546-0808
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4703 Crooks Rd
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248-549-0780
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718 E 14 Mile Rd
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248-589-1052
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29486 Woodward Ave
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248-547-9295
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1612 E 11 Mile Rd
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248-548-9400
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2700 W 14 Mile Rd
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248-280-0220
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Tapas Bar
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417 S Main Street
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248-544-6256
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Vegetarian/Vegan
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| Cacao Tree Cafe | 204 W 4th St | 248-336-9043 |
| Inn Season Café | 500 E Fourth St | 248-547-7916 |
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Services Listing
This is an alphabetical city services listing with some links to more detailed information on the website. For additional information contact: Senior Center @ 246-3900, City Clerk's Office @ 246-3050, Dept. of Public Service @ 246-3300, or Recreation Department @ 246-3180 or General Information @ 246-3000.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Service, Department, Telephone
44th District Court, Court, 248.246.3600
Abandoned Vehicles on Street / Public Lots, Police, 248.246.3500
About Royal Oak, City, 248.246.3204
Absent Voter Ballot Application, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Access Oakland, Assessor, 248.246.3110
Accounting, Finance, 248.246.3030
Accounts Payable, Finance, 248.246.3030
Accounts Receivable, Finance, 248.246.3030
Advanced Life Support, Fire, 248.246.3816
Airport Noise Complaints, Detroit Metro, 734.942.3222
Animal Control, Police, 248.246.3500
Animal Licenses, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Animal Shelter, Animal Shelter, 248.246.3364
Application for Employment, Human Resources, 248.246.3070
Applications, Forms and RFP's, City, 248.246.3000
Assessor, Assessor, 248.246.3110
Athletic Leagues / Programs, Recreation, 248.246.3180
Attorney, City Attorney, 248.246.3240
Auctions - Vehicle / Auto, Police, 248.246.3530
Auxiliary Police, Police, 248.246.3525
Available Retail and Commercial Properties (Downtown), Downtown Manager, 248.246.3060
Banner Request Form, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Baseball / Softball Fields (maintenance), DPS, 248.246.3300
Basic Skills Program, Ice Arena, 248.246.3950
Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak Beaumont, 248.898.5000
Beautification Awards & Program, Recreation, 248.246.3180
Benefits - Employee, Human Resources, 248.246.3070
Benefits - Retiree, Human Resources, 248.246.3070
Bids and RFP's, Purchasing, 248.246.3202
Bike Licenses, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Birth Certificates, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Block Party Permits, Police, 248.246.3505
Board of Review, Assessor, 248.246.3110
Boards and Commissions, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Boards and Commissions Application, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Broken Glass Disposal, DPS, 248.246.3300
Brush Clippings, DPS, 248.246.3300
Budget, Finance, 248.246.3030
Building Inspection, Building Inspection, 248.246.3210
Building Permits/Inspection, Building Inspection, 248.246.3210
Bulky Item Disposal, DPS, 248.246.3300
Bus Transportation-SMART, Smart, 866.962.5515
Business License Inspections, Code Enforcement, 248.246.3215
Business Licenses and Renewals, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Cable Customer Complaints, MPSC, 866.552.7725
Cable TV, City Government, WROK, 248.246.3040
Catch Basin Cleaning / Repair, DPS, 248.246.3300
Cemetery, City of Royal Oak, DPS, 248.246.3300
Census Data, Royal Oak, Planning, 248.246.3280
Chamber of Commerce, Other, 248.547.4000
Chaplain Program, Police, 248.246.3500
Chipper Service, DPS, 248.246.3300
Christmas Tree Recycling Program, DPS, 248.246.3300
Citizen Complaint Form, Police, 248.246.3525
Citizens Police Academy, Police, 248.246.3525
City Assessor, Assessor, 248.246.3110
City Attorney, Attorney, 248.246.3240
City Calendar, City Clerk, 248.246.3050
City Charter, Clerk, 248.246.3050
City Clerk, Clerk, 248.246.3050
City Commission, City Manager, 248.246.3200
City Commission Agenda Lists and Meeting Minutes, Clerk, 248.246.3050
City Directory, City, 248.246.3000
City Engineer, Engineering, 248.246.3260
City Manager, City Manager, 248.246.3200
City of Royal Oak Map, City Clerk, 248.246.3050
City Treasurer, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Class/Program Registration form, Recreation, 248.246.3180
Clerk's Office, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Code Appeals, Planning, 248.246.3280
Code Enforcement, Code Enforcement, 248.246.3210
Code Enforcement Complaints, Code Enforcement, 248.246.3238
Code Enforcement/Inspection Transaction Payment, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Codes - Building, Building Inspection, 248.246.3210
Community Center, City, 248.246.3900
Community Policing, Police, 248.246.3524
Concealed Weapon & Gun Purchase Applications, Police, 248.246.3530
Consumers Report on Water Quality, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Contaminated Sewage Discharge Permit, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Court - 44th District Court, 248.246.3600
Court Intern Program, Court, 248.246.3670
Court Tours / Educational Group Visits, Court, 248.246.3600
CPR and Semi Automatic Defibrillator Training classes, Fire, 248.246.3817
Crime Prevention Information for the Business Community, Police, 248.246.3500
Criminal Investigation Division, Police, 248.246.3500
Cross-Connect Inspections, DPS, 248.246.3300
Cultural Arts, Recreation, 248.246.3180
Curb Cut Permits, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Current Events, City, 248.246.3050
Current Year Tax Payment, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Death Certificates, Clerk, 248.246.3050
December Tax Rates, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Demolitions, Building Inspection, 248.246.3210
Department of Public Service, DPS, 248.246.3300
Detroit Metro Airport, Noise Complaints, 734.753.2205
Detroit Zoo, Other, 248.398.0900
Digital TV Transition, FCC, 888.225.5322
Directions to City Hall, City, 248.246.3000
District Court (44th), Court, 248.246.3600
Dog Licenses, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Downtown Business Information, Downtown Manager, 248.246.3060
Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Planning, 248.246.3280
DDA Meetings, Planning, 248.246.3280
Downtown Lighting, DPS, 248.246.3300
Downtown Manager, Downtown Manager, 248.246.3060
Downtown Parking Map, City, 248.246.3140
Dream Cruise Application, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Dream Cruise Permits, Police, 248.246.3500
Drop-in Free Style, Ice Arena, 248.246.3950
Drop-in Hockey, Ice Arena, 248.246.3950
Drug Activity Tips, Police, 248.246.3500
Dumpster Control, Code Enforcement, 248.246.3210
Easements, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Election Inspector Application, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Elections, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Electrical Division, DPS, 248.246.3300
Electrical Permits/Inspections, Building Inspection, 248.246.3210
Electricity Outages, DTE Energy, 800.477.4747
Emergencies (Police, Fire, and Medical), Police, 911
Emergency Medical Services, Fire, 248.246.3816
Employee and Retiree Benefits, Human Resources, 248.246.3070
Employee Benefits, Human Resources, 248.246.3070
Employment Opportunities, Human Resources, 248.246.3070
Engineering, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Events Around Town, City, 248.246.3050
Farmers Market, Farmers Market, 248.246.3276
Fences, Building, 248.246.3210
File of Life Medical Pack, Fire, 248.246.3800
Filming/Movie Permits, Police, 248.246.3525
Final Water Meter Readings, Water Billing, 248.246.3160
Finance Department, Finance, 248.246.3030
Finger Printing, Police, 248.246.3500
Fire Department, Fire, 248.246.3800
Fire Hydrants, DPS, 248.246.3300
Fire Hydrants Inspection, DPS, 248.246.3300
Fire Prevention, Fire, 248.246.3811
Fire Safety Education, Fire, 248.246.3812
FOIA Requests, City Clerk, 248.246.3050
Football Fields (maintenance), DPS, 248.246.3300
Garbage Pickup, DPS, 248.246.3300
Golf - Course Info, Golf, 248.544.0019
Golf - Events Schedule, Golf, 248.544.0019
Golf - Green Fees, Golf, 248.544.0019
Golf - Memberships, Golf, 248.544.0019
Golf Courses, City, Golf, 248.544.0019
Grass Cutting, DPS, 248.246.3300
Gun Permits, Police, 248.246.3530
Halloween Safety Tips, Fire, 248.246.3800
Hazardous Materials Information, Fire, 248.246.3840
Hockey, Ice Arena, 248.246.3950
Highway Division, DPS, 248.246.3300
Homestead Exemption Affidavits, Assessor, 248.246.3110
Homestead Exemption Form, Assessor, 248.246.3110
Hotel/Motel Inspections, Building Inspection, 248.246.3210
House Moving Information, Building Inspection, 248.246.3210
Housing, Housing, 248.246.3290
Human Resources, Human Resources, 248.246.3070
Ice Arena, Ice Arena, 248.246.3950
Impound Lot, Police, 248.246.3500
Information Systems Department, Computer, 248.246.3080
Initial Merchants License, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Insight Magazine/Newsletter, Recreation, 248.246.3180
Inspections, (Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical), Building Inspection, 248.246.3210
Investigating High Water Usage, DPS, 248.246.3300
Jack & Patty Salter Community Center Update, Recreation, 248.246.3180
Job Postings, Human Resources, 248.246.3070
John Lindel Ice Arena, Ice Arena, 248.246.3950
July Tax Rates, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Junior Olympics, Recreation, 248.246.3180
Junk Cars, Code Enforcement, 248.246.3210
Jury Duty, Court, 248.246.3600
Juvenile Fire Setters Program, Fire, 248.246.3812
Kid Programs, Recreation, 248.246.3180
Landlord/Rental Licensing, Building, 248.246.3210
Land Splits, Assessor, 248.246.3110
Leaf Pickup, DPS, 248.246.3300
Library, Library, 248.246.3700
Liquor Decoys, Police, 248.246.3515
Liquor License Inspections, Building Inspection, 248.246.3210
Liquor Licenses, Police, 248.246.3500
L.C.C. Committee Meeting Minutes, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Lost and Found Property, Police, 248.246.3500
Manager, City, City Manager, 248.246.3200
Maps City, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Master Plan, Planning, 248.246.3280
Mayor, City, 248.246.3200
Mechanical Permits/Inspections, Building Inspection, 248.246.3210
Meeting Calendar, City Clerk, 248.246.3050
Meter Readings, DPS, 248.246.3300
Michigan Retailers Academy, Downtown Manager, 248.246.3060
Miss Dig, DPS, 248.246.3300
Motorist Assist, Police, 248.246.3500
Nature Preserves, Nature, 248.246.3380
Nature Society, Nature, 248.246.3380
Nature Walks, Nature, 248.246.3380
Neighborhood Homeowners Associations, City Manager, 248.246.3200
Neighborhood Street Parking Permits, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Neighborhood Watch, Police, 248.246.3500
Noise complaints, Police, 248.246.3500
Normandy Oak Golf Course, Golf, 248.554-0027
Oakland County, County, 888.350.0900
Ordinances, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Ordinances, Enforcement of, Code Enforcement, 248.246.3210
Organizational Chart, Manager, 248.246.3200
Orson Starr House, Other, 248.588.0170
Outdoor Concert Series, Recreation, 248.246.3180
Outdoor Special Event Permit, Recreation, 248.246.3180
Oversized Load Transport Permit, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Paint Can Disposal, DPS, 248.246.3300
Park Maintenance of Equipment, DPS, 248.246.3300
Parking, Amtrak, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Parking and Traffic Tickets, Payment of, Court, 248.246.3600
Parking Downtown, Parking, 248.544.6668
Parking Map - Downtown, City, 248.246.3140
Parking Meter Info, Parking, 248.544.6668
Parking Pass Payment, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Parking Permits, Neighborhood Streets, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Parking Structure Permits, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Parking Pull-Off Review and Permits, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Parks, DPS, 248.246.3300
Parks & Forestry Division, DPS, 248.246.3300
Parks & Recreation, Recreation, 248.246.3180
Pavilion Rentals, Recreation, 248.246.3180
Payments - Parking Permits, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Payments - Rehabilitation Loans, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Payments - Special Assessments, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Payments - Sidewalk Kills, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Payments - Taxes, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Payments - Water Bill, Water Billing, 248.246.3160
Payroll, Finance, 248.246.3030
Pet Licenses, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Pet of the Week, Animal Shelter, 248.246.3364
Phone Number Directory, Info. Systems, 248.246.3080
Physical Activities, Recreation, 248.246.3180
Picnic Shelter Rental, Recreation, 248.246.3180
Planning Commission, Planning, 248.246.3280
Planning Commission Meeting Documents, Planning, 248.246.3280
Plan Reviews Building, Inspection, 248.246.3210
Planning Department, Planning, 248.246.3280
Plumbing Permits/Inspections, Building Inspection, 248.246.3210
Police Department, Police, 248.246.3500
Police Oversight Committee, Police Chief, 248.246.3525
Police Records and Identification, Police, 248.246.3530
Police Reports, Police, 248.246.3530
Police, Auxiliary, Police, 248.246.3525
Porches, Building, 248.246.3210
Post Office, Royal Oak, Other, 248.546.7140
Postal Service, United States, Other, 800.275.8777
Power Outages, DTE Energy, 248.477.4747
Precinct Locations/Map, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Private Property Paving Permits, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Probation Department, Court, 248.246.3670
Procurement of Goods and Services, Purchasing, 248.246.3202
Property Claims, Police, 248.246.3530
Property Maintenance Violations, Code Enforcement, 248.246.3210
Property Owner Name Changes, Assessor, 248.246.3110
Property Taxes, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Property Transfer Affidavits, Assessor, 248.246.3110
Property Values, Assessor, 248.246.3110
Public Parks and Playgrounds Ordinance, City, 248.246.3050
Public Skating, Ice Arena, 248.246.3950
Purchasing, Purchasing, 248.246.3202
Quickstad Park, Recreation, 248.246.3180
Recreation, Recreation, 248.246.3180
Recreation Programs/Classes, Recreation, 248.246.3180
Recyclables, DPS, 248.246.3300
Recycling, DPS, 248.246.3300
Recycling-SOCRRA, DPS, 248-288-5153
Refuse & Solid Waste, DPS, 248.246.3300
Refuse Collection Area Maps & Schedule, DPS, 248.246.3300
Register To Vote, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Rental Assistance Program - Section 8 Vouchers, Housing, 248.246.3290
Rental/Landlord Licensing, Building, 248.246.3210
Residential Rehabilitation Program, Housing, 248.246.3290
Retiree Benefits, Human Resources, 248.246.3070
Retirement, Finance, 248.246.3030
Right-of-way Closures, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Right-of-way Permits, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Road Reconstruction, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Road Resurfacing, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Rodent Control, Code Enforcement, 248.246.3210
Royal Oak Acorn Foundation, Finance, 248.246.3030
Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, Other, 248.547.4000
Royal Oak Community Coalition, Other, 248.546.7622
Royal Oak Farmers Market, Farmers Market, 248.246.3276
Royal Oak Golf Clubs, Golf, 248.544.0019
Royal Oak Hockey Association, ROHA,
Royal Oak Nature Society, Nature, 248.246.3380
Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair, Recreation, 248.246.3180
Royal Oak Public Library, Library, 248.246.3700
Royal Oak School District, Other, 248.435.8400
Royal Oak Youth Assistance, Other, 248.546.8282
Salter Community Center, Recreation, 248.246.3180
Sand Volleyball Courts (maintenance), DPS, 248.246.3300
Sanitary Sewer Cleaning, DPS, 248.246.3300
School District, Other, 248.435.8400
Senior A.G.E. Program, Senior Center, 248.246.3917
Senior Center Coming Attractions, Senior Center, 248.246.3900
Senior Center Cover Stories, Senior Center, 248.246.3900
Senior Center Health & Fitness, Senior Center, 248.246.3900
Senior Center Lunch Calendar, Senior Center, 248.246.3900
Senior Center Ongoing Activities, Senior Center, 248.246.3900
Senior Center Staff Notes, Senior Center, 248.246.3900
Senior Center What's New, Senior Center, 248.246.3900
Senior Citizen Injury Prevention Program, Fire, 248.246.3803
Senior Meal Program, Senior Center, 248.246.3900
Senior Monthly Times Newsletter, Senior Center, 248.246.3900
Senior or Handicapped Transportation, Senior Center, 248-246-3914
Senior Support-R.O.S.E.S., Senior Center, 248.246.3900
Senior Travel, Senior Center, 248.246.3900
Senior/Community Center, Senior Center, 248.246.3900
Senior/Community Center Rental, Senior Center, 248.246.3900
Sewer Division, DPS, 248.246.3300
Sewer Maintenance and Repair, DPS, 248.246.3300
Sewer Projects, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Sidewalk Café Applications (new apps only), Planning, 248.246.3280
Sidewalk Café Renewal / Fees, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Sidewalk License and Permits, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Sidewalk Permits, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Sidewalk Program - Costs, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Sidewalk Program - Field Work, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Sidewalk Program - Payments, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Sign Ordinance Variances, Sign Board of Appeals, 248.246.3210
Sign Permits, Building Inspection, 248.246.3210
Signage, DPS, 248.246.3300
Site Plan Violations, Ordinance Enforcement, 248.246.3210
Skating, John Lindell Ice Arena, 248.246.3950
Small Claims, Court, 248.246.3600
Smart Bus Transportation, Smart, 866.962.5515
Snow Emergency Parking Permits, Police, 248.246.3500
Snow Emergency Information, DPS, 248.246.3300
Snow Emergency Phone Number, Police, 248.246.3442
Snow Removal, DPS, 248.246.3300
Soccer Fields (maintenance), DPS, 248.246.3300
Social Security Office, Other, 800.772.1213
SOCRRA Drop Off Center, SOCRRA, 248.288.5153
Soil Erosion Control, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Special Announcements, City Manager, 248.246.3200
Special Assessment Payment, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Special Event Applications, City Clerk, 248.246.3050
Sports Programs, Recreation, 248.246.3180
Storm Sewer Cleaning / Repair, DPS, 248.246.3300
Street Construction and Repair, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Street Lighting (report outages online), Police, 248.246.3443
Street Maintenance, DPS, 248.246.3300
Street Painting, DPS, 248.246.3300
Streetscaping, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Street Signs, DPS, 248.246.3300
Summer Tax Rates, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Tall Grass/Weeds, Code Enforcement, 248.246.3210
Tax Bill Due Dates, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Tax Bill Information, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Tax Deferments, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Tax Payments, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Tax Rates (July & December), Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Taxes - FAQ, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Taxi Cab Licensing, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Tickets, Court, 248.246.3600
Tobacco Decoys, Police, 248.246.3500
Traffic and Parking Tickets, Payment of, Court 248.246.3600
Traffic Attitude Program (TAP), Court, 248.246.3670
Traffic Engineering, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Traffic Committee Requests, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Traffic Safety, Police, 248.246.3505
Traffic Signals, DPS, 248.246.3300
Transportation, Smart Bus, Smart 866.962.5515
Trash Collection, DPS, 248.246.3300
Trash Containers and Mobile Storage Containers, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Trash Control, Code Enforcement, 248.246.3210
Treasurer's Office, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Tree Lighting Ceremony, Recreation, 248.246.3180
Tree Planting Program, DPS, 248.246.3300
Tree Trimming and Removal, DPS, 248.246.3300
Tri-County Purchasing Cooperative, Purchasing, 248.246.3202
Use of 911, Police, 248.246.3500
Vacations, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Valet Parking Requests, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Volunteer Probation Officer Program, Court, 248.246.3670
Voter Registration, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Voting Precincts, Clerk, 248.246.3050
Waste Collection/Refuse, DPS, 248.246.3300
Water Bill Kills, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Water Bill Payments, Water Billing, 248.246.3160
Water Bill Taps, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
Water Billing, Water Billing, 248.246.3160
Water Billing - FAQ, Water, 248.246.3160
Water Leaks, DPS, 248.246.3300
Water Main Projects, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Water Mains, DPS, 248.246.3300
Water Maintenance Division, DPS, 248.246.3300
Water Meters, DPS, 248.246.3300
Water Payment Processing, Water Billing, 248.246.3160
Water Quality Reports, Engineering, 248.246.3260
Water Service Division, DPS, 248.246.3300
Water Service Installations, DPS, 248.246.3300
Weeds/Tall Grass Complaints, Code Enforcement, 248.246.3210
Winter Tax Rates, Treasurer, 248.246.3140
WROK-Gov't Access Cable TV, WROK, 248.246.3040
WROK-Program Schedule, WROK, 248.246.3040
WROK-Volunteers, WROK, 248.246.3040
Yard Waste, SOCRRA, 248.288.5150
Youth Activities, Recreation, 248.246.3180
Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning, 248.246.3280
Zoning Board Meetings, Planning, 248.246.3280
Zoning Maps, Planning, 248.246.3280
Zoning Ordinance, Planning, 248.246.3280
Zoo, Other, 248.398.0900
Telephone Numbers
Listing of City Departments and telephone numbers
Alphabetical List of City Services | Office Hours
| EMERGENCY Calls Only: Police, Fire and Ambulance | 911 |
| General Information | (248) 246-3000 |
| Animal Complaints | (248) 246-3500 |
| Animal Shelter, 1515 N Edgeworth | (248) 246-3364 |
| Assessor, 211 S Williams St |
(248) 246-3110 |
| Building Inspection - Main Number | (248) 246-3210 |
| Building Inspection,211 S Williams St | (248) 246-3234 |
| Building Inspection | (248) 246-3006 |
| Cable TV (WROK), 211 S Williams St | (248) 246-3040 |
| City Attorney, 211 S Williams St |
(248) 246-3240 |
| City Clerk, 211 S Williams St | (248) 246-3050 |
| City Manager, 211 S Williams St | (248) 246-3200 |
| Code Enforcement, 211 S Williams St |
(248) 246-3210 |
| Code Enforcement 24-Hour Hotline | (248) 246-3238 |
| Community Center, 3500 Marais Ave | (248) 246-3900 |
| Consumers Power | 1-800-477-5050 |
| Data Processessing/Information Systems | (248) 246-3080 |
| DETROIT EDISON 24-Hour Residential & Business Customer Info Line (Outage Reporting, Billing Inquires, New Installation, etc) | 1-800-477-4747 |
| 44th District Court, 400 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, Mi 48067 | (248) 246-3600 |
| Probation, 400 E 11 Mile Rd | (248) 246-3670 |
| Engineering, 211 S Williams St | (248) 246-3260 |
| Farmers Market, 316 E 11 Mile |
(248) 246-3276 |
| Finance, 211 S Williams St | (248) 246-3030 |
| Fire Department, 215 E. Sixth St. | |
| Emergency | 911 |
| Non-Emergency | (248) 246-3800 |
| Fire Prevention Bureau | (248) 246-3810 |
| Golf Course | |
| Normandy Oaks Golf Course, 4234 Delemere | (248) 554-0027 |
| Royal Oak Golf Course, 3417 Don Soper Dr. | (248) 554-0019 |
| Housing Commission, 211 S Williams St | (248) 246-3290 |
| Housing Assistance - (Rehabilitation Loans) | (248) 246-3130 |
| John Lindell Ice Arena, 1403 Lexington Blvd |
(248) 246-3950 |
| Human Resources, 211 S Williams St | (248) 246-3070 |
| Information Systems, 211 S Williams St | (248) 246-3080 |
| Landlord/Rental Licensing | (248) 246-3210 |
| Library, 222 E 11 Mile Road | (248) 246-3700 |
| Mayor | (248) 246-3200 |
| Motor Pool, 1600 N Campbell Rd | (248) 246-3370 |
| Normandy Oaks Golf Course, 4234 Delemere, RO, 48073 | (248) 554-0027 |
| Parks & Forestry, 1600 N Campbell Rd | (248) 246-3300 |
| Planning & Zoning, 211 S Williams St | (248) 246-3280 |
| Rehabilitation Loans/Housing Assistance (Owner Occupied) | (248) 246-3130 |
| Police Department, 221 E. Third Street | |
| Emergency | 911 |
| Non-Emergency Calls | (248) 246-3500 |
| Community Policing | (248) 246-3524 |
| Detective Division | (248) 246-3515 |
| Records Division | (248) 246-3530 |
| Snow Emergency Announcement | (248) 246-3442 |
| Traffic Safety Division | (248) 246-3505 |
| Public Services Department (DPS), 1600 N. Campbell | |
| 24-Hour Hotline Recording | (248) 246-3333 |
| Highway Maintenance | (248) 246-3300 |
| Parks & Forestry | (248) 246-3300 |
| Refuse & Recycling Collection | (248) 246-3300 |
| Sewer Maintenance | (248) 246-3300 |
| Water Maintenance | (248) 246-3300 |
| Emergencies after 4:30 p.m. and Weekends | (248) 246-3500 |
| Purchasing | (248) 246-3202 |
| Recreation, 1600 N Campbell Rd | (248) 246-3180 |
| Royal Oak Golf Course, 3417 Don Soper Dr. | (248) 554-0019 |
| Senior Center, 3500 Marais | (248) 246-3900 |
| Street Lighting 24-Hour | (248) 246-3443 |
| TDD (Hearing Impaired) | (248) 246-3010 |
| Treasurer, 211 S Williams St | (248) 246-3140 |
| Voter Registration, City Clerk's Office | (248) 246-3050 |
| Water Bills, 211 S Williams St | (248) 246-3160 |
| WROK, 211 S Williams St | (248) 246-3040 |
| Youth Assistance, 225 South Troy Street, Ste 110 |
(248) 546-8282 |
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