Westland requires a building permit for most residential fences. Applications are submitted to the Building Department with site plan, fence specifications, and fees. Review typically takes 1-2 weeks.
Westland Building Department issues fence permits for most new fence installations in residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Applications require a site plan showing property lines, fence location, height, materials, and gate locations. Fees vary by fence length and zoning district. Permit review checks compliance with zoning (height, setback, corner visibility), building code (pool barriers, engineering for masonry walls), and easement restrictions. Typical review turnaround is 1 to 2 weeks. Replacing an existing fence in the same location with the same height may have simplified requirements. Fences built without permits can be ordered removed or modified, with after-the-fact permit fees often doubled. Contact the Building Department at 734-467-3260.
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