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RESTAURANTS: 
Restaurants no longer need a license from the Buildings, Safety Engineering & Environmental Department (BSEED). 

However, a license from the Detroit Health Department is still required.  

Amusement 

  • Amusement Park (5 Devices or more)
  • Arcade
  • Billiard Room
  • Circus (Indoor)
  • Circus (Outdoor)
  • Rink Skating (Indoor/Outdoor) 

Consumer Services 

  • Bathhouse
  • Massage Parlor/School
  • Tattoo/Body Art 

Food Services 

  • Concert Cafe (Entertainment + Food)

Gas Station 

  • Gas Station (Full and/or Self Service) 

Lodging 

  • Hotel/Motel
  • Public Lodging
  • Rooming House (11 Rooms or More)
  • Shelter

Motor Truck Permit

  • Motor Truck Permit 

Motor Vehicle for Hire 

  • Rickshaw/Peddle Cab 

Night Club 

  • Cabaret A
  • Cabaret B
  • Cabaret C 

Parking Lots & Valet Parking 

  • Parking Lot
  • Valet

Retail 

  • Cigarette Retail
  • Pet Shop (Live Animals) 

Second Hand Sales 

  • Junk Yard Dealer
  • Pawnbroker
  • Scrap Iron & Metal Processor
  • Second Hand (Jewelry/Clothing/Appliance)
  • Tire Store
  • Used Auto Dealer
  • Used Auto Dealer & Parts
  • Wrecking & Dismantling Yard
  • Motor Vehicle Service
  • Towing Service Yards
  • Scrap Tire Processor and Recycler
  • Scrap Tire Storage

Sexually Oriented 

  • Sexually Oriented Business/Topless
  • Motion Picture (Adult) 

Special Event 

  • Carnival
  • Riding Devices (Carnival Rides) 

Theatre / Hall / Stadium / Arena 

  • Concert
  • Rental Hall
  • Public Dance 2AM
  • Public Dance 4AM
  • Sports Stadium
  • Theatre
  • Stage Show 

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