Fence permits are issued by each Oakland County municipality, not by the County. Most suburban cities (Troy, Farmington Hills, Royal Oak, Birmingham) require a permit for any fence regardless of height, with fees usually $50-$150 plus a site plan.
Michigan's 2015 Residential Code exempts fences under seven feet from a statewide building permit, but virtually every Oakland County municipality has its own local fence-permit requirement. Troy Chapter 83 states 'All fences and walls shall require a building permit.' Farmington Hills charges a $100 residential fence permit fee and requires a permit 'regardless of size.' Permit applications typically require a survey or scaled plot plan showing property lines, fence location, height, materials, and setbacks. A Michigan locate request (MISS DIG 811) is required before digging post holes. Fences seven feet and taller fall under the 2015 Michigan Building Code and require both Building Department and Planning Department review.
Building without a permit is a municipal civil infraction in most Oakland County communities. Stop-work orders and double permit fees are common. Continued non-compliance can result in $100-$500 daily fines and forced removal at the owner's expense.
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