Flint requires a Certificate of Zoning Compliance for fence construction. The Zoning Division reviews placement against Sec. 17-4 height and material rules and Sec. 50-63 of the Chapter 50 Zoning Code before any fence is erected, altered, or replaced.
Fence permitting in Flint is handled by the Zoning Division within the Department of Building and Safety Inspection. Before erecting, replacing, or altering a fence in any zoning district, the property owner must obtain a Certificate of Zoning Compliance verifying conformity with Sec. 17-4 (Restrictions on Fence Construction Generally) and Chapter 50 Sec. 50-63 (Fences and Walls). The application typically requires a site sketch showing fence location, height, materials, and distance to property lines and the front building line. Fences over six feet in commercial or industrial districts must be constructed of incombustible material except for posts and supports under Sec. 17-4(b) and (c). Retaining walls and building walls are reviewed separately under the Michigan Building Code (MBC 2015 statewide adoption) and are not considered part of a fence.
Building a fence without a Certificate of Zoning Compliance is a zoning violation enforceable by the Director of Building and Safety Inspection. The city may issue a stop-work order, require after-the-fact permitting, or order removal of a non-conforming fence under Chapter 50.
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