Grosse Pointe Park, MI · Wayne County
Fence Permit
Property owners or their representatives use this application to request a permit for a proposed fence in Grosse Pointe Park.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit for a proposed fence in Grosse Pointe Park. It asks for property and owner or applicant details, fence type, materials, height, and distance from property lines. Include a sketch showing the fence layout and surrounding features; written neighbor consent is required for certain fences described on the form.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives proposing a fence in Grosse Pointe Park can use this application to request a fence permit.
How to submit it
Mail the completed application to the City of Grosse Pointe Park Building Department, 15115 E. Jefferson, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230. The form lists a $100 fee.
About notarization
This application does not require a notary; the property owner and, if different, the applicant sign and date it, and neighbors sign and date consent when required.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Fence Permit application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property, owner or applicant, and proposed fence details; sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Sketch And Consent
Attach a fence-layout sketch. Obtain neighbor consent if the fence situation described on the form requires it.
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Mail The Application
Mail the completed application and listed $100 fee to the Building Department at 15115 E. Jefferson, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Fence Permit?
- No. The application calls for signatures and dates, not notarization. Neighbors must also sign and date consent for the fence situations listed on the form.
- How do I submit the Fence Permit?
- Mail the completed application to the Building Department at 15115 E. Jefferson, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230. The form lists a $100 fee.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include a sketch showing the proposed fence in relation to property lines, adjacent structures, zoning districts, street corners, and fence lengths. The form also requests fence details and owner or applicant information.
- When is neighbor consent required?
- The form requires written neighbor consent for a side-yard fence over four feet high and for a living fence on a waterfront lot. It says consent must be obtained at least 60 days before the permit is issued.
Need something notarized?
This Fence Permit doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.