Richmond, MI · Macomb County
Fence Permit Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request City of Richmond approval for a fence and provide project details and site plan materials.
What this form is
Use this application to request approval for constructing, altering, extending, or relocating a fence. It asks for applicant, contractor, property, and project information, and includes a checklist of site plan details. The application says two copies of the site plan and drawings are required; work cannot begin until the permit has been paid for and posted at the job site.
Who needs it
A person planning to construct, alter, extend, or relocate a fence in Richmond must apply for a zoning permit before starting work.
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 application is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not request a sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Fence Permit Application and review its instructions.
- 2
Complete The Application
Print or type the requested applicant, contractor, property, and project information.
- 3
Gather Site Plan Materials
Include two copies of the site plan and drawings, using the checklist to review site plan details.
- 4
Submit The Application
Submit the application and accompanying materials to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Fence Permit Application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block; it does not request a sworn or notarized attachment.
- What should I include with the application?
- The application requires two copies of the site plan and drawings. Its checklist describes site plan items such as property lines, fences, buildings, and utilities.
- How do I submit the Fence Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- Can I start fence work before the permit is ready?
- No. The form says no work may take place until the permit has been paid for and posted at the job site.