Farmington Hills, MI Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)

Chapter 34 (Zoning) of the Farmington Hills Code of Ordinances regulates fences at Sec. 34-5.12. The ordinance establishes a maximum fence height of eight (8) feet in any yard, but fences may not be placed within the minimum front yard setback or the minimum setback of a yard abutting a street (i.e., the street-side setback on a corner lot). The Zoning Division summarizes the standard as fences 'not to exceed eight (8) feet in height' located within any yard 'except the minimum front yard setback or the minimum setback of a yard abutting a street.' In addition, the Zoning Chapter (Sec. 34-5.12 read with the corner-clearance provisions) prohibits any fence, wall, shrubbery, sign or other obstruction to vision above a height of thirty (30) inches from the top of curb at street level within the triangular area formed at the intersection of any existing or proposed street right-of-way lines. Height is measured from grade to the top of the highest post or finial. Decorative posts/finials may project above the eight-foot plane only as expressly allowed by the Zoning Division.