Paw Paw, MI · Van Buren County
Fence Permit Application
Residential property owners or contractors use this application to request a Paw Paw fence permit and provide information about the property and proposed fence.
What this form is
This residential application requests a zoning permit for a proposed fence in Paw Paw. It asks for contractor and owner contact details, property and parcel information, fence material and height, and a certification signed by the applicant and owner. Applicants must include a scaled lot diagram and proof of ownership; the document lists a $50 fee.
Who needs it
Residential property owners or contractors proposing a fence in Paw Paw should complete this application and provide the required lot diagram and proof of ownership.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $50 fee.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it includes an affidavit certification, and the applicant and owner sign and date it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Fence Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the contractor, owner, property, and proposed fence details.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach proof of ownership and a scaled lot diagram showing the required property and fence details.
- 4
Sign And Date
The applicant and owner sign and date the certification.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should use the Paw Paw Fence Permit Application?
- The application is for residential fence proposals. It asks for contractor and owner details, property information, and details about the proposed fence.
- What must accompany the fence application?
- Include proof of ownership and a lot diagram. The diagram should show lot dimensions, streets, buildings or other structures, and the proposed fence location.
- Do I need a notary for the Paw Paw Fence Permit Application?
- No. The form has an affidavit certification but no notary block; the applicant and owner sign and date it.
- How do I submit the Paw Paw Fence Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $50 fee.
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This Fence Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.