Fence Or Wall Design And Construction Requirements - City Of Big Rapids

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CITY OF BIG RAPIDS
DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
FENCE PERMIT APPLICATION
FENCE OR WALL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
1.
Fencing or walls may be located on the property line if the abutting property
owner consents, in writing, thereto.
2.
Fencing or walls shall be constructed a minimum of six (6) inches from the
property line if consent in compliance with Section 8.4:2.1 cannot be obtained.
3.
Fences or walls with a height not to exceed six (6) feet may be constructed in all
yards except a required front yard setback or side street yard setback in residential
districts, and shall not exceed four (4) feet in height; provided however, on
residential perimeters (not in required front yard or side street yard setbacks)
which border commercial or industrial zoned properties fences or walls shall not
exceed 12 feet.
4.
Fences or walls constructed in front yards or side street yards in residential
districts shall be no more than 25% solid.
5.
Fences and walls may be constructed of wood, brick, plastic, masonry, iron, or
woven wire commonly known as chain link, and posts may consist of wood, steel,
iron, brick, plastic, masonry, or stone.
6.
In no instance shall barbed or razor wire fencing be permitted on or adjacent to
residential property or residential zone districts. In no instance shall a fence be
electrified by electrical current.
I certify that I have read and do understand the preceding fence or wall design and
construction requirements as listed in Section 8.4:2 of the City of Big Rapids Zoning
Ordinance as Amended.
Signature: __________________________________ Application Date: ______________
Applicant’s Name
All questions regarding fence or wall requirements may be directed to the Zoning Administrator at
(231) 592-4057.
Below for Administrative Use Only
Approved:
Denied:
Reason for Denial:
Additional Comments:
Signature:_____________________________________ Approval Date: _______________________

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