Here's a convenient collection of "Online Forms and Applications" found on our City of Ionia website. Also visit our Meeting Agendas and Minutes page, and our City Finance/Treasurer page. If you have questions, please visit the indicated department or office, or telephone City of Ionia offices at 616-527-4170. Thank you.
Download a File:
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy - Title II (PDF)
ADA Grievance Form (PDF)
If you would like to serve on one of the City's various boards and commissions, fill out the application provided below. Applications and any questions can be directed to the City Manager, Precia Garland, at pgarland@ci.ionia.mi.us.
Download a File:
Boards and Commissions Application (PDF)
City Council can approve lighting display requests for the Fred Meijer Grand River Valley Rail Trail Pedestrian Bridge. A non-profit organization or government unit must submit an application for the request.
Download a File:
Bridge Light Display Application (PDF)
The Clerk's Office facilitates certain applications and licenses. These include the Going Out of Business Application, Sidewalk Cafe License, and Transient Merchant, Peddler, & Solicitor Licenses.
For accessing these applications online, please visit the City Clerk page and look under the "Clerk's Office Documents and Links" section.
From our Public Safety Department.
Download a File:
General Policy - FOIA (PDF)
General Policy - FOIA Fee Worksheet (PDF)
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FORM: FOIA Request for Examination or Copy of Public Records
From our City Manager's Office.
Download a File:
General Policy - FOIA (PDF)
General Policy - FOIA Fee Worksheet (PDF)
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FORM: FOIA Request Form, City Hall
From our Public Safety Department.
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FORM: General Inquiry - Concerns
From our Planning and Zoning Department.
Chapter 1293 regulates food trucks as Mobile Food Vending Units (MFVUs) and there are two applications associated with mobile food vending.
Download a File:
Chapter 1293 - Food Truck Ordinance (PDF)
Mobile Food Vending Unit (MFVU) Permit Application (PDF)
Parade and Street Closure Permit Application (PDF)
From our Parks and Recreation Department.
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FORM: Park Facility Use Permit
The Planning and Zoning Department handles permits and applications related to site plan reviews, special land uses, accessory structures, fences, signs, new home constructions, variances, marihuana establishments, and other development activities.
For accessing these permits and applications online, please visit our Planning and Zoning page and look under the "Documents and Links" section.
The Department of Public Works oversees permits and applications related to curb cuts, memorials, public infrastructure, Right-of-Way, and sidewalk construction.
For accessing these permits and applications online, please visit our Public Works page and look under the "Documents and Links" section.
Please visit our Parks and Recreation Department page.
From our Code Enforcement/Rentals Office.
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FORM: Application for Rental Registration
From our Downtown Development Authority.
Download a File:
Street Closure Parade Request Form (PDF)
From our City Manager's Office.
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FORM: Application for Temporary and Portable Sign Permit
From our Public Utilities Department.
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FORM: Utility Meter Final Read Form
From our Public Safety Department.
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FORM: Vacation / Security Check Request
114 North Kidd Street Map
Post Office Box 496
Ionia, Michigan 48846
Phone 616-527-4170
Fax 616-527-0810
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00a - 4:00p
(Holiday exception)
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