Dearborn fences must meet setback, height, material, and visibility requirements, with permits required for most installations and inspections for commercial or over-height fences.
Any fence installed in Dearborn must satisfy several baseline requirements. Fences should be set back at least 6 inches from the property line unless a signed shared-fence agreement places it on the line. Posts must be set below frost depth, typically 42 inches, to prevent heaving. Front-yard fences in residential zones must be at least 50 percent open. Corner lots preserve a 25-foot sight triangle. Fences cannot obstruct stormwater flow or drainage easements. Vinyl, wood, aluminum, and chain-link are acceptable materials, but barbed wire, electric fencing, and razor wire are prohibited in residential zones. Pool barriers follow separate rules. All fences require a permit and a final inspection before use.
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