New Resident Information
We would like to welcome you to the City of Plymouth community!
Moving can be a very stressful endeavor. In an attempt to make your
transition easier we have compiled a few quick facts and links for new
residents. Our website is a great resource for gathering information on
the many events and services that the City of Plymouth has to offer. If
you still have any questions or issues please feel free to contact City
Hall directly at (734) 453-1234, by e-mail, or come and visit us Monday through
Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.
Community Events and Information Alerts
- The City of Plymouth serves
as the location for a number of free community festivals and concerts
that take place throughout the year, which we invite you to attend.
- The festival season begins in January with the Plymouth Ice Festival. In July you can enjoy the widely attended Art in the Park festival. In September the season continues with the Fall Festival. In October come out and enjoy the Chili Cook Off.
- Throughout the summer Friday Nights Music in the Air Concerts
take place at Kellogg Park, featuring a variety of musical acts and
genres for free.
- Also, throughout the summer, Music in the Park Concerts take place at Kellogg Park for children. These musical concerts are held on Wednesday at Noon and are free of charge.
- During the months of June and July the Plymouth Community Band performs for free on Thursday nights at Kellogg Park.
- Every Saturday morning from May through October is a Farmer's Market located at the Plymouth Gathering
- A detailed calendar and full list of events is always available for viewing on the City website or, visit the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) for more information.
- To receive regular updates regarding these city events, road closures, committee meetings, the monthly newsletter, and more
via e-mail or text message please visit the Notify Me
page. There you can sign up for as many notification services as you
wish to help you stay informed and connected with the community.
- Be sure to follow the City, as well as the DDA, on Facebook and Twitter for updates on community events.
Register to Vote
- It is important to register to vote with
the City of Plymouth. As a new member of the community you will want to
ensure that your voice is heard at the ballot box on issues such as electing the City Commission or School Board.
- For more information on how to register to vote and acquire an absentee ballot please go here.
Commission Meetings
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The City of Plymouth welcomes citizen engagement and invites you to
attend City Commission meetings that take place on the first and third
Monday of every month.
- Complete meeting agendas,
as well as minutes and videos of past meetings, are posted the Friday
before a meeting and can be found here.
TV and Internet Service Providers
The listing below are some of the available services in the area. There may be others that are new to the area that are not listed below. (By clicking one of the links below, you will be directed to a different website and knowingly acknowledge that selection. Further the City does not endorse any of the vendors below but merely provides this information to new residents.)
Trash and Recycling Collection
- Garbage
is collected weekly through our automated cart system. This service is
provided for $10 a month and is shown as a line item on your water bill.
Please contact the Department of Municipal Services to receive your
cart.
- Recycling
is picked up, on the same day as garbage, on a weekly basis. Each
household will receive one recycling bin. You may purchase additional or
replacement recycling bins for a cost of $15 from the Department of
Municipal Service. Please click here for a full list of acceptable materials.
- All large and/or odd items need a special
refuse tag, which can be purchased at the Department of Municipal Services.
- A brush chipping service is provided once a month for all city
residents. This is at no additional cost to residents and is used as a
way to dispose of a few limbs that residents have trimmed from their
yard. Please consult the website for further specifications and an exact schedule for your residence.
- Bulk leaf collection
is provided at no additional cost to all residents. This allows for
residents in the fall to rake leaves to the curb for crews to collect
for composting.
- Compost materials may be placed in a
32-gallon container marked “compost only” or Kraft-type brown paper bags
specifically used for yard waste and placed out for pick up with your trash and recycling.
- Spring Clean Up is the annual collection day where residents can dispose
of extra items and especially large items at no additional cost.
- For more information regarding any of these services please visit the Department of Municipal Services website.
Parks and Recreation - Cultural Center - Ice Arena
- Your new home has 12 parks for you and your
family's enjoyment. A guide to the parks, including a list of amenities
at each, can be found here.
- The Recreation Department offers a number of leagues and activities for both children and adults. These include soccer, hockey, t-ball, and many more activities. For a current list of leagues and programs please go here.
- The City of Plymouth Cultural Center
offers facilities for your: business meetings, civic clubs,
wedding receptions, showers, and other special events. Please
contact us to find out more about reserving space or other uses at the
Cultural Center.
- The City of
Plymouth also has an ice arena for the community to enjoy. For a
complete schedule of open skate times and other information regarding
the ice arena please go here.
Code of Ordinances
- As a new property owner you also have a
responsibility to maintain your home and comply with the City Code of
Ordinances. Any questions regarding code violations can be directed here.
- To view the City Charter as well as Code of Ordinances in their entirety please click here.
False Alarms
- Homes and businesses that are equipped with alarms are subject to fines after the first two false alarms.
- You will receive notification regarding when alarms have occurred and, if needed, a bill.
- Alarms shall be considered non-chargeable
if they occur during severe weather, during maintenance by licensed
service personnel, and conditions due to disruption of service from
communication systems.
On-Street Parking
- There is NO parking on any city streets, between the hours of 3:00 am - 6:00 am, except for Sundays and holidays.
- If you have a need to park overnight for a short term (a week or less) you may call (734) 453-8600 and be put on a Temporary Overnight On-Street Parking list.
- In those instances where there is no other available parking (apartment, no driveway, too many vehicles) you may fill out a Yearly Parking Permit
application and submit it to the police department for review. If
approved, there is a $25 fee and the permit is valid from July 1 - June
30.
Skateboarding
- Skateboarding in the downtown area is prohibited. Violators will be subject to ticketing and confiscation of skateboards.
- Permission is also required
for any skateboarding on private property. Permission is required to be
expressed in writing and in possession of the skateboarder to be
presented to a Police Officer upon request.
Dog Licensing
- Canine community members older than four months are required to
have a dog license and owner information on file at City Hall, which needs to be renewed annually.
- Please be courteous and be sure to keep your dog on a leash while in public, as well as to clean up after them.
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