Schoolcraft, MI · Kalamazoo County

No notary required

Fence Installation Permit Application Checklist

This checklist helps property owners and contractors submit the documentation required for zoning review of a proposed fence installation.

What this form is

Submit this checklist with the application before zoning approval may be granted for a fence. It lists the required building permit application, lot diagram or plot plan, fence height and type, proof of ownership, and property tax identification number. The application will be reviewed after all information is received, and fence placement should not begin until the zoning approval permit is issued.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors applying to install a fence must submit this checklist and the listed documentation for zoning review.

How to submit it

Return the checklist with the application to the Building Department (Associated Government Services, Inc.). The document lists 8721 Gull Road, Suite B, Richland, MI 49083, and fax 269-629-0601.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Checklist

    Download the fence installation permit application checklist.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Complete the building permit application, including the fence's linear feet and the applicant's signature.

  3. 3

    Gather The Required Information

    Include a lot diagram or plot plan, fence height and type, proof of ownership, and the property's tax identification number.

  4. 4

    Return The Materials

    Return the checklist and application to the Building Department for review before beginning fence placement.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for this fence permit checklist?
No. This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the fence permit checklist?
Return it with the application to the Building Department. The document lists a mailing address and fax number for the department.
What documents must accompany the fence application?
The checklist calls for a building permit application, lot diagram or plot plan, fence height and type, proof of ownership, and the property's tax identification number.

Need something notarized?

This Fence Installation Permit Application Checklist doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.