Farmington Hills Sec. 34-5.12 prohibits barbed wire, razor wire, and any electric current or charge in residential fences. Conventional materials such as wood, vinyl, chain link, ornamental metal/aluminum, masonry, and composite are permitted subject to the 8-foot height limit, setback rules, and the 30-inch clear-vision triangle.
The Zoning Division's summary of Sec. 34-5.12 explicitly states that 'fences shall not contain barbed wire or razor wire' on residential property. The same standard, as administered by the Zoning Division and reflected on industry guides for the city, also prohibits electrified fences carrying any current or charge of electricity. Permitted materials include wood, vinyl/PVC, chain link, aluminum/ornamental metal, masonry, and composite, provided the fence complies with the 8-foot height limit, is outside the required front yard and street-abutting setback, and does not obstruct vision in the 30-inch clear-vision triangle. HOA and subdivision covenants frequently impose additional material restrictions (for example, chain link bans or specific board styles) that are stricter than the city code and remain privately enforced. Commercial and industrial properties may be permitted to use chain link with barbed/razor wire only where Chapter 34 expressly allows it for security in specific districts - the Planning Office handles these applications.
Installing barbed wire, razor wire, or an electrified fence on residential property is a Chapter 34 violation. The Zoning Division can require removal, charge re-inspection fees, and issue civil infraction citations. HOA-restricted materials are enforced by the association, not the city.
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