Fence Regulations in Kent County, MI (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Kent County, Michigan.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Kent County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Height Limits
Kent County sets no fence-height rule. In Michigan, fence height is regulated by each city, village, or zoned township under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act. Grand Rapids, for example, generally caps residential fences at 6 feet with lower limits in front yards.
Fence Height Limits Are Set by Your City or Township
Some RestrictionsMCL 125.3201(4)
A local unit of government may adopt land development regulations under the zoning ordinance designating or limiting the location, height, bulk, number of stories, uses, and size of dwellings, buildings, and structures that may be erected or altered, including tents and recreational vehicles.
Fence Regulations by City in Kent County
2 cities in Kent County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Kent County ordinances
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