Do I need a notary for the Fence Permit Application?

No. The application calls for the applicant's signature and date, not a notary. It requires a site plan and certified property survey but does not say they must be notarized.

What attachments are required with the application?

Include a measured-to-scale site plan and a certified property survey. The form also lists payment of the application fee and required site review.

When is a building permit required for a fence?

The form says fences or walls over six feet high require a building permit. It also states that this application covers Village zoning compliance.

Ontonagon, MI · Ontonagon County

No notary required

Fence Permit Application, Site Plan Review Application and Checklist

Property owners or contractors use this application to request fence approval and site plan review from the Village of Ontonagon.

What this form is

The application requests fence approval and staff site plan review to check that the proposed fence placement meets Village zoning standards. It asks for property and owner details, contractor contact information, proposed work dates, zone, fence materials, and applicant signature. Applicants must include a measured-to-scale site plan, certified property survey, and application and site review fees; a building permit may also be required for fences over six feet high.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors proposing fence work in the Village of Ontonagon need this application and its required site plan and survey attachments.

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 required site plan and certified property survey are listed, but the form does not say they must be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Fence Permit Application, Site Plan Review Application and Checklist.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the property, owner, contractor, proposed erection dates, zone, and fence material details, then sign and date the form.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include a measured-to-scale site plan and a certified property survey, along with the listed application and site review fees.
4
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed application and required materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Fence Permit Application?: No. The application calls for the applicant's signature and date, not a notary. It requires a site plan and certified property survey but does not say they must be notarized.
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.
What attachments are required with the application?: Include a measured-to-scale site plan and a certified property survey. The form also lists payment of the application fee and required site review.
When is a building permit required for a fence?: The form says fences or walls over six feet high require a building permit. It also states that this application covers Village zoning compliance.

Need something notarized?

This Fence Permit Application, Site Plan Review Application and Checklist doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.