Royal Oak, MI · Oakland County
Fence Appeal Application
This application requests a waiver from Royal Oak fence ordinance requirements and is filed by a property applicant with a legal interest who seeks review by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to ask Royal Oak’s Zoning Board of Appeals for a waiver from Fence Ordinance requirements when practical difficulties prevent compliance with the ordinance’s strict terms. Submit it with the required survey or site plan and supporting information by the Planning Division’s cutoff date for the next regular ZBA meeting. The form lists a $300 non-refundable fee, and the applicant or a representative must attend meetings.
Who needs it
A property owner, tenant, purchaser, or other person with a legal interest in the property needs this form to appeal Royal Oak’s Fence Ordinance requirements.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn jurat beginning “before me personally appeared”; the applicant signs the application and swears to its contents before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Fence Appeal Application from the City of Royal Oak and review its filing requirements.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the property, parcel, applicant, contact, and fence information; prepare the required survey or site plan and supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the application’s contents before the notary during your online appointment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Pay the listed fee and submit the notarized application and required documents to Royal Oak’s Planning Division by its filing cutoff.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Royal Oak. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit a Royal Oak fence appeal?
- Complete the application, attach the required survey or site plan and supporting information, pay the listed fee, and submit everything to the Planning Division by the cutoff date for the next regular ZBA meeting.
- Do I need a notary for the Fence Appeal Application?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn statement and a notarial jurat. The applicant must sign and swear to the application’s contents before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Michigan authorizes its notaries to perform remote electronic notarizations. A commissioned online notary can witness the applicant’s sworn signature by video.
- Do I need to include a survey or site plan?
- Yes. The form says an appeal must include a survey or site plan showing the listed fence, property, structure, access, and other site details. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- Does the applicant have to attend the ZBA meeting?
- The form states that the applicant or a representative must be present at all meetings. Items postponed by the ZBA or applicant may be subject to a new application fee.