Westland, MI Fence Regulations: Fence Permit Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit required
- Before any fence is built
- Issued by
- Department of Building
- Application needs
- Plot plan, materials, height, post sketch
- Fee
- Set by § 46-1 schedule
- Adopted
- Ord. No. 198-A-5, 8-5-24
Summary
Westland requires a building department permit before constructing any fence in the city, whether residential, commercial, or industrial, under the fence article the city council rewrote in 2024.
No fence shall be constructed in the city without a permit from the department of building.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 66).
Full Breakdown
The permit rule in Sec. 22-321 applies to every fence in Westland with no size exemption. Applications go to the department of building and, per Sec. 22-322, must include a plot plan or survey, the fence's material specification, a height statement, and a sketch showing post placement relative to the lot lines. Fees are set under Sec. 46-1. The zoning board of appeals can grant variances from the article's location, height, or material rules on a showing of practical difficulty.
Violations & Fines
Building a fence without a permit is a code violation the building department can cite; the owner can be required to obtain a permit after the fact, modify the fence, or remove it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for any fence in Westland?
What has to be in a Westland fence permit application?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Westland
Compare Westland to another location·View the Michigan fence regulations overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.
Fence Permit Requirements in Nearby Cities
How other cities in Wayne County handle fence permit requirements.