Fence Regulations in Wayne County, MI (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Wayne County, Michigan.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Wayne County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Fence Permit Requirements

Wayne County doesn't issue general residential fence permits; that's set by each city or township's own code. The one fence permit the county itself issues covers fences placed on county road rights-of-way: the CEO's roads division may grant a temporary permit to protect adjacent improvements under Chapter 247, Section 247-4(21).

Fence Permits on Wayne County Road Rights-of-Way

Light Restrictions

Wayne County Code of Ordinances Ch. 247, § 247-4(21)

(21)Issue temporary permits to place fences upon county road rights-of-way for protection of improvements on adjacent land, pursuant to MCL 247.171.

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Fence Regulations by City in Wayne County

4 cities in Wayne County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

DetroitPop. 639,111

4 verified rules • Height Limits, Material Restrictions

DearbornPop. 109,976

4 verified rules • Height Limits, Material Restrictions

LivoniaPop. 95,535

5 verified rules • Height Limits, Material Restrictions

WestlandPop. 84,094

5 verified rules • Height Limits, Material Restrictions

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