Reading, MI · Hillsdale County
Fence Permit Application
Property owners and their representatives use this application to request zoning approval for a new, relocated, renovated, replacement, or temporary fence in Reading.
What this form is
The City of Reading fence permit application records the proposed fence work and property details for zoning review. It asks for owner and applicant information, parcel number, zoning, lot size, fence length, material, location, and height; applicants must also submit a site-plan drawing. The form includes space for the zoning administrator’s decision and permit fee receipt.
Who needs it
Property owners or people acting for them can use this application when proposing new, relocated, renovated, replacement, or temporary fence work.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form says to contact Hillsdale County Building Department at 517-437-4130 for further permit requirements.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the signer swears the information is true and provides a site-plan drawing, but no notary block appears.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Reading Fence Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the applicant and property information and describe the proposed fence work, location, dimensions, and material.
- 3
Prepare The Site Plan
Submit a drawing of the site plan on the back of the application; attach additional sheets if necessary.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form. Contact Hillsdale County Building Department about further permit requirements.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Reading Fence Permit Application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property details, fence work type, lot information, proposed fence length, material, location, and height, along with a site-plan drawing.
- Do I need a notary for the Fence Permit Application?
- No. The application has a sworn truth statement and requires a site-plan drawing, but it has no notary block; the signer signs and dates the application.
- How do I submit the Fence Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. Contact Hillsdale County Building Department at 517-437-4130 for further permit requirements.