Grosse Pointe Woods, MI · Wayne County
Application for Public Hearing – Fence Approval
This typed application asks the Grosse Pointe Woods City Council for an exception to fence regulations; property owners seeking approval for a fence that does not meet those regulations submit it to the City Clerk.
- 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
This typed application asks the City Council to grant an exception to fence regulations, with space to describe the property, the requested exception and evidence addressing four required factors. The applicant must file it with the City Clerk and pay the $375 fee at least 14 days before a council hearing. Council meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 PM.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a City Council exception to fence regulations should complete this application and file it with the City Clerk before the hearing.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant signs the certification before the notary, who completes the date and commission-expiration details.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Grosse Pointe Woods fence approval public hearing application.
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Fill Out the Form
Type the application, describe your property and requested exception, and answer all four evidence questions.
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Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the certification during the online notary session and have the notary complete the jurat.
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Submit to the City
File the completed application and $375 fee with the City Clerk at least 14 days before the hearing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Grosse Pointe Woods. 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 apply for a fence exception in Grosse Pointe Woods?
- Type the application, describe the property and requested exception, answer all four evidence questions, sign before a notary, then file it with the City Clerk with the $375 fee at least 14 days before the hearing.
- Do I need to sign the fence exception application before a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the applicant signs the certification before a notary, who completes the notarial block.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Michigan authorizes its notaries to perform remote electronic notarizations. Ask the City Clerk whether it will accept an electronically notarized copy for this application; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- When must I file the application and pay the fee?
- The form says to file it with the City Clerk and pay $375 at least 14 days before a council hearing. The council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 PM.