Westland, MI Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Electrified fences
- Banned in every zone
- Barbed wire
- Banned, residential & commercial
- Sharp spikes/nails
- Banned on residential fences (§22-305)
- Enforced by
- Department of Building
Summary
Westland bans electrified fences and any electrical attachment on a fence in every zoning district, and prohibits barbed wire fencing outright in both residential and commercial areas.
(c)No fence, in any zone, shall be electrified, nor have any electrical device attached thereto.(d)Barbed wire fences in commercial and residential districts are prohibited.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 66).
Full Breakdown
Sec. 22-307(c) and (d) flatly prohibit two fence types citywide: no fence in any zone may be electrified or carry an electrical device, and no barbed wire fence is allowed in commercial or residential districts. Sec. 22-305 backs this up for residential property specifically, separately making it unlawful to nail or fasten barbed wire to a residential fence or to attach spikes, nails, or other sharp-pointed instruments to a fence, railing, or guard near a residence.
Violations & Fines
An electrified or barbed-wire fence can be cited by the building department and ordered removed; repeat or uncorrected violations can be referred for citation under the city's general penalty provisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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