Brooklyn, MI · Jackson County
Fence Application
Property owners use this application to describe a proposed fence and provide information and supporting documents for village review.
What this form is
The Fence Application records the proposed fence’s style, material, height, construction value, and whether a fence already exists at the location. It asks for applicant contact details, a site plan, and either written acknowledgment from each adjacent property owner or a certified survey; adjacent owners can also sign to agree to the fence location. The form lists a $35 application fee payable by cash, check, or card.
Who needs it
A property owner proposing a fence can use this application and provide the requested site plan and adjacent-owner acknowledgments or certified survey.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and adjacent property owners sign, and the form does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Fence Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide the proposed fence details and applicant contact information, then sign and date the form.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include a site plan and either adjacent-owner acknowledgments or a certified survey.
- 4
Submit to the City
Submit the application to the department named on the form and include the listed $35 fee.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Fence Application request?
- It asks for the proposed fence’s style, material, height, construction value, whether a fence already exists, and the applicant’s contact information.
- What supporting documents does the application list?
- The form calls for a site plan showing the fence relative to lot lines, plus either written acknowledgment from each adjacent property owner or a certified survey.
- Do I need a notary for the Fence Application?
- No. The applicant and adjacent property owners sign the form; it does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Fence Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $35 fee payable by cash, check, or card.