Macomb County sets no general fence-construction standards on private land. Location, setback, and design requirements are established by each township, city, or village. Sterling Heights, for example, allows a three-to-six-foot fence on side and rear lot lines.
Because Macomb County does not zone private property, general fence requirements come from the local unit of government under Michigan's Zoning Enabling Act (MCL 125.3101 et seq.). Municipalities govern where a fence may sit relative to lot lines and streets, how tall it may be, whether corner-lot vision triangles apply, and whether a permit is needed. Sterling Heights Code Chapter 19 is a verified example: a fence, including a sight-obscuring design, may be built on any side or rear lot line at not less than three nor more than six feet above grade, with front and corner-lot fences more restricted. Warren, Clinton Township, and Shelby Township maintain separate standards.
A fence that violates municipal placement, height, or design rules draws a local notice of violation, a compliance deadline, and civil-infraction fines, with possible relocation or removal at the owner's expense. The county plays no enforcement role on private land.
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