How tall can a residential fence be in Southfield?
Residential fences in R-A through R-E need a Building Department application. Front yard fences are not allowed unless they meet the decorative fence or living fence rules. Side and rear yard fences may not exceed 72 inches. A decorative fence under 30 inches high and under 16 feet long as part of landscaping does not require a permit.
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Full text: Southfield ordinance on city-hosted PDF. Applies to districts: R-A, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-E.
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