Whether a fence permit is required depends on your city or township, not Genesee County. Grand Blanc Township requires a permit from its Building Department before installing any fence.
Genesee County issues no countywide fence permits; permitting authority rests with each city, village, or township under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (MCL 125.3201). Many local units require a zoning or building permit and a site sketch showing the fence location and property lines. Grand Blanc Charter Township requires a fence permit from its Planning and Zoning/Building Department (5371 S. Saginaw St.) before construction. Some smaller municipalities exempt short or agricultural fences. Contact your municipal zoning office to confirm permit needs, fees, and setback-from-line requirements before you build.
Building without a required local permit can trigger a stop-work order, after-the-fact permit fees, and municipal civil-infraction fines. Enforcement is by the city/township, not the county.
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