Highland Park, MI · Wayne County
Fence Permit Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a city permit for fence work and provide project, contact, and site plan information.
What this form is
The Building Department’s Fence Permit Application is used to request a permit for residential or industrial/commercial fence work. It asks for the job address, owner and applicant details, work description, and a site plan showing the location, type, and height of the proposed fences. A plan must be attached, and the form lists application and permit fees.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant planning residential or industrial/commercial fence work can use this application to request a permit.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Building Department at 12050 Woodward Ave., Highland Park, MI 48203, or email [email protected]; the form also lists 313-252-0050 ext. 209.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is stated.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Fence Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the job address, owner and applicant contact details, and description of work.
- 3
Attach The Site Plan
Attach a plan showing the dimensioned location and proposed type and height of all fences.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the Building Department by the contact details on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Fence Permit Application?
- Property owners or applicants use it to request a permit for residential or industrial/commercial fence work.
- What must be attached to the application?
- Attach a site plan showing the dimensioned location and proposed type and height of all fences. The form says a mortgage survey may be used if possible; otherwise, draw the plan on plain paper.
- Do I need a notary for the Fence Permit Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates this application; it does not state that an attachment or related step must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Fence Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Building Department at 12050 Woodward Ave., Highland Park, MI 48203, or email [email protected]. The form also lists 313-252-0050 ext. 209.
Need something notarized?
This Fence Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.