What are the fence rules for a corner lot in Royal Oak?
On a corner lot, no sight-obscuring fence taller than 3 feet may stand in the corner visibility triangle. The triangle is formed by the two property lines and a line connecting points 10 feet from their intersection (City Code § 323-3C).
The same 3-foot limit applies within 10 feet of any spot where a driveway meets a sidewalk, alley, or right-of-way (City Code § 323-3D). The zoning chapter adds its own intersection rule: a 10-foot visibility triangle where landscaping must stay under 30 inches (§ 770-29).
Outside those zones, the normal limits hold: 6 feet generally, and 4 feet in a front yard (City Code § 323-3B).
A corner lot can put more of your yard under the front-yard limit than you expect. Sketch the triangle before buying materials, and confirm your yard designations with the city if anything is unclear.
Sources
Full text: Royal Oak ordinance on eCode360. Applies to district: *.
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