Livonia typically allows residential fences up to 6 feet tall in side and rear yards and 4 feet in front yards, with taller fences requiring a variance from the zoning board.
The Livonia Zoning Ordinance generally limits residential fence heights to 6 feet in side and rear yards and 4 feet in front yards, measured from natural grade. Corner lots must meet vision clearance requirements at intersections so drivers can see oncoming traffic, typically a 25-foot setback of any obstruction taller than 3 feet. Commercial and industrial fences up to 8 feet are allowed in appropriate districts, and security fencing with barbed or razor wire is restricted to industrial zones with specific approvals. Fences exceeding the standard height require a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Swimming pool barriers have separate height and self-closing gate requirements.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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