Parchment, MI · Kalamazoo County
Fence Permit Application
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request approval to install, erect, replace, or repair a fence in Parchment.
What this form is
Use this application when proposing to install, erect, replace, or repair a fence in the City of Parchment. It asks for the job address, property tax ID, zoning district, owner and contractor details, fence dimensions, work type, and materials. Include a lot diagram showing property lines, structures, and the proposed fence location; adjoining-owner consent is required for a fence on a property line.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent proposing fence installation, erection, replacement, or repair in Parchment should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Building Department; the form lists a $65.00 permit cost. It does not provide an address, email, or other submission instructions.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the owner or authorized agent signs and dates it, and adjoining owners sign if the fence is on the property line.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Parchment fence permit application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property, owner, contractor, fence, and work details, then sign and date the applicable owner or agent section.
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Prepare The Lot Diagram
Draw the lot lines, street, existing structures, required distances, and proposed fence location on the back or a separate sheet.
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Gather Required Consent
If the fence will be on a property line, obtain signatures from adjoining property owners on the application.
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Submit To The Building Department
Submit the completed application and diagram to the Building Department; the form lists a $65.00 permit cost.
Frequently asked questions
- What work does the Parchment fence application cover?
- It is for proposed fence installation, erection, replacement, or repair. The application asks whether the work is residential or commercial/industrial and requests a description of the work and materials.
- What should I include with the fence application?
- Provide a lot diagram on the back or a separate sheet showing lot dimensions, the street, existing structures, building-to-property-line distances, and the proposed fence location. Property-line fences require adjoining-owner consent.
- Do I need a notary for the Parchment fence permit application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. The owner or authorized agent signs and dates it; adjoining owners also sign if the fence is on the property line.
- How do I submit the Parchment fence application?
- Submit it to the Building Department. The form lists a $65.00 permit cost but does not give a submission address or other contact details.