Wyoming Zoning Code Section 90-312(1) requires that the erection, construction, or alteration of any fence be approved by the building inspector for compliance with Chapter 90. Fence permits are issued by the Building Inspections division of Community and Economic Development (616-530-7285), which verifies height, placement, and the finished-side-outward rule before any fence is erected, altered, or replaced.
Wyoming requires building inspector approval for every fence under Section 90-312(1) of the Zoning Code, which provides that 'the erection, construction or alteration of any fence shall be approved by the building inspector for compliance with the provisions of this chapter.' Building Inspections is housed in the Community and Economic Development Department (616-530-7285) and issues permits for fences along with building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, sign, tent, pool, and chicken permits. The application typically requires a site sketch showing fence location, height, materials, and distance to property lines, the front building line, and any street right-of-way. Corner lots also need to demonstrate compliance with Section 90-312(3) - the 36-inch cap within the first ten feet of the secondary front yard. Retaining walls and building walls are not part of the fence definition; they are reviewed separately under the statewide 2015 Michigan Residential Code (MRC) and 2015 Michigan Building Code (MBC) as adopted by the Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes under MCL 125.1501 et seq. Department hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Building a fence without inspector approval violates Section 90-312(1) and is enforceable through the Wyoming Building Inspections office. The city may issue a stop-work order, require after-the-fact permitting (often at a doubled fee), or order removal of the non-conforming fence under Chapter 90. Continued non-compliance can lead to municipal civil infractions and, in extreme cases, misdemeanor prosecution.
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