Livonia allows wood, vinyl, ornamental metal, and chain link fences in residential zones, but prohibits barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences outside industrial districts.
The Livonia Zoning Ordinance allows a range of residential fence materials, including wood (cedar, pine, composite), vinyl, PVC, ornamental wrought iron and aluminum, and chain link. Painted fences must be maintained to avoid peeling or fading becoming a maintenance violation. Barbed wire, concertina wire, razor wire, and electrified fencing are prohibited on residential and most commercial properties, with limited exceptions for industrial security under specific approvals. Solid privacy fences in front yards are generally restricted to preserve neighborhood character, with front yard fences typically limited to open-style picket or ornamental up to 4 feet. Salvaged or repurposed materials may be allowed if they present a clean, uniform appearance.
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