Cadillac, MI · Wexford County

No notary required

Fence Permit Application

Cadillac property owners or their fence contractors use this application to request zoning approval before constructing a fence, wall, or privacy screen.

What this form is

The City of Cadillac requires zoning approval for fences, walls, and privacy screens constructed within city limits. The application asks for the job location, owner and contractor details, construction materials, and structure dimensions. Include a site map showing the property, fence location, structures, lot lines, and distances; adjoining-owner consent is required when a fence is closer than two inches to the property line.

Who needs it

Property owners or fence contractors planning to construct a fence, wall, or privacy screen within Cadillac city limits need this application.

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; include the required site map and adjoining-owner consent signatures if the fence is closer than two inches to the property line.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Fence Permit Application and its site-plan requirements.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the job location, owner and contractor details, proposed materials, and fence dimensions.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Prepare a site map with the details listed in the application. Get adjoining-owner consent signatures if the fence is closer than two inches to the property line.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed application and site map 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 is signed and dated without a notary. Include a site map and adjoining-owner consent signatures if the fence is closer than two inches to the property line.
Who can apply for a Cadillac fence permit?
A property owner or a fence contractor may apply for the permit, according to the application guide.
What must the site map show?
Include the fence outline, structures, lot lines and street setbacks, distances from lot lines and structures, curb cuts or driveways, and street intersections.
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.

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.