Michigan has no residential Good Neighbor Fence Act. MCL §43.51 covers agricultural partition fences (township fence viewers). Boundary disputes resolved through common law.
Michigan does not have a residential cost-sharing fence statute. Each property owner is responsible for their own fence. MCL §43.51 to 43.62 (partition fence law) applies primarily to agricultural/rural land and involves township fence viewers for dispute resolution. For residential properties, boundary fence disputes are resolved through common law and civil court. Spite fences (built maliciously to annoy neighbors) may be actionable as a nuisance. Property surveys recommended before building near boundary lines.
Civil remedy: lawsuits for encroachment or nuisance. Small claims court for disputes under $6,500. Spite fence: injunction + damages.
Warren, MI
Warren's noise ordinance (Chapter 21, Article II) prohibits unreasonably loud sounds that disturb peace. After 11:45 PM, police actively enforce disturbing t...
Warren, MI
Barking dogs that disturb the peace and comfort of neighbors are prohibited under Warren's nuisance ordinance (Chapter 21). Complaints handled through code e...
Warren, MI
Warren Code §21-29 prohibits construction, demolition, and excavation work between 7:30 PM–7:00 AM on weekdays, and 7:30 PM–8:00 AM on weekends and holidays....
Warren, MI
No local aircraft noise ordinance in Warren. Aircraft noise is regulated at the federal level by the FAA and subject to flight path agreements. Warren is in ...
Warren, MI
Warren Zoning Ordinance (Article V-A) regulates recreational vehicles. RVs may not be stored within the building setback (front yard) and must be at least 5 ...
Warren, MI
Warren regulates street parking under Chapter 34 and Chapter 37 of its Code of Ordinances (Traffic and Motor Vehicles). General MI Vehicle Code §257.674 appl...
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