Apply for a Social District Permit

Step 1.Read the Social District Permit Information 

Review the Social District Permit application and requirements to make sure you understand the requirements and your responsibilities as a business participating in a Social District.

State of Michigan Social District Information

Step 2.Start the Application

Complete Part 1 of the state Social District Permit application and submit it to the City of Kalamazoo along with a Liquor License Local Approval Application. Our team will review your application and schedule it for consideration by the City Commission.

On the Local Approval Liquor License application, check "Social District Permit" for the type of license. 

Liquor License Local Approval Application(PDF, 157KB)

Social District Permit State Application

Step 3.City Commission Review

All Social District Permits must have local government approval. Your application will be included on an upcoming agenda for consideration by the City Commission. If approved, the City Clerk will complete the Local Government Unit Approval for Social District Permit page of the application and return it to you. You will need to include this with your submission to the MLCC.

Step 4.Submit Application to MLCC and Pay Fees

Once you have local government approval, submit your completed Social District Permit application, Local Government Unit Approval, and required fees to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) using the instructions provided on the state application.

Step 5.Order Supplies and Get Ready to Participate

Once you receive your Social District Permit from the MLCC, you're ready to order the required cups and other materials. Use the appropriate Commons Area artwork for the Social District where your business is located.

Ordering Supplies(PDF, 292KB)
Central Commons Rrefreshment Area Sticker Artwork for Cups(PDF, 24KB)
Northside Cultural Business District Ssocial Distric Artwork for Cups(PDF, 1MB)

Also, please share your business's logo and other requested information with our team so we can add your business to Social District maps, webpages, and future promotional materials.