Royal Oak Considering Noise Ordinance
A public hearing is being held tonight to talk about a proposed noise ordinance in the city of Royal Oak. Mt. Clemens has already approved a tougher noise ordinance designed to cut down on the racket...
View ArticleDistracted Driving Crackdown In Troy
The city of Troy is taking a tougher stand on distracted driving. The Oakland Press reports city council members this week approved an ordinance prohibits drivers from “eating, writing, performing...
View ArticleDistracted Driving Ticketing Delayed In Troy
There will be more warnings, but no tickets yet when it comes to distracted driving in Troy. Officers were expected to begin writing tickets for distracted driving, however there’s been a delay. The...
View ArticleDetroit Ordinance Prohibits Fuel In Portable Containers
The city of Detroit is gearing up for Angel’s Night. Starting Wednesday night, no one is allowed to dispense or carry fuel in portable containers. The Detroit City Council okayed the ordinance that...
View ArticleTroy Distracted Driving Ordinance Now Enforced
A warning to those who drive through Troy. The city’s distracted driving ordinance is being enforced now. The new enforcement started Saturday several months after it was passed by city council....
View ArticleFront-yard Veggies Cause Stir In Oak Park
OAK PARK (AP) – A suburban Detroit woman’s front-yard vegetable garden has caused a stir after she was cited for violating city rules about landscaping. Julie Bass was cited last month for violating an...
View Article‘No Knock’ List Would Keep Away Solicitors
ROYAL OAK (WWJ) – After the murder of an 80-year-old woman in her home last fall, the City of Royal Oak is looking into possibly adopting a so-called community “no knock” list in an attempt to tighten...
View ArticleFireworks Ordinance In Warren May Put Kibosh On July 4th Celebrations
WARREN (WWJ) - The city of Warren is the latest Metro Detroit community to consider cracking down on those things that go “boom” in the night. Take Our Poll Mayor Jim Fouts says the law that was passed...
View ArticleWarren Ordinance Challenges Michigan Fireworks Law
WARREN (WWJ/AP) - An ordinance in suburban Detroit challenges some parts of a state law making powerful fireworks legal in Michigan. Warren city officials on Tuesday night approved an emergency...
View ArticleRoyal Oak Ordinance Requires $1 Million ‘Dangerous Dog’ Insurance Policy
ROYAL OAK (WWJ) - Royal Oak is about to unleash new regulations on dog owners. The new rules, which go into effect Thursday, require owners of “dangerous dogs” to carry $1 million in liability...
View ArticlePastor: Detroit Police Enforcing Ordinance Which Prohibits Feeding Homeless
DETROIT (WWJ) – Some local churches are running into roadblocks trying to feed the homeless — in the area where the new Red Wings arena will be built. Rev. Stancy Adams with the interfaith...
View ArticleEastpointe Officials Remind Residents Of New Dog Ordinance With Decreasing...
EASTPOINTE, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – The city of Eastpointe wants pet owners to be mindful of your pets and their new ordinance. With temperatures taking a plunge Tuesday night, city officials are...
View ArticleDrinking Water Ordinance Introduced
DETROIT, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – A site along the Detroit River where a seawall collapsed is sparking contamination concerns and now environmental advocates are pushing for the Detroit City Council to...
View ArticleDetroit Considers Marijuana Ordinance
DETROIT, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — Detroit is looking to regulate marijuana businesses in the city. Mayor Mike Duggan is working on an ordinance mandating – at least half – of marijuana businesses be owned...
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