Height Limits: Kentwood vs Wyoming

How tall can a backyard fence be in Wyoming, MI?

Section 90-312(2) caps fences in any required yard at six feet above the grade of the surrounding land. That applies to side and rear yards in residential districts. The cap is measured from the natural grade, so building a 6-foot fence on top of a berm or retaining wall can push you over the limit.

What is the front yard fence limit in Wyoming?

Section 90-312(3) limits fences in the required front yard to 36 inches above ground level. On a corner residential lot, the same 36-inch cap applies to the first ten feet of the required secondary front yard. The front-yard rule is enforced strictly to preserve corner-lot visibility.

Does the 'good side' of my Wyoming fence have to face out?

Yes. Section 90-312(1) requires that the finished side of any fence face outward toward abutting lots and rights-of-way. That means the side of the fence with rails, posts, or unfinished framing must face inward toward the installing owner's property, not the neighbor's.