Start with the right property information

For a corner yard, sketch both street edges and mark the proposed fence return before selecting a solid privacy style. Bring your proposed height, material and gate locations to the village discussion. An existing neighboring fence is not proof that the same layout will be approved for your parcel.

Use this guide for property inside the Village of Carleton. Nearby parcels can have a Carleton mailing address while being governed by Ash Township or another township. Confirm the parcel's jurisdiction rather than choosing a permit office from the postal address alone.

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Monroe County, Michigan · LOCAL FENCE PLANNING

Fence permits in Carleton

Contact the village office before building or replacing a fence. Its Ordinance Application includes a Fence option. Ask which approval, current height rules, application documents and inspections apply to your property; the zoning book linked by the village has an older amendment date.

What the official guidance says

The village's published section 3.10 protects visibility on corner lots. It restricts obstructions between 2½ and 10 feet high within a triangle measured 50 feet along the intersecting street right-of-way lines. This is a corner-visibility rule, not a general fence-height allowance. The application asks for the job location, applicant information, total height and a construction description. Confirm later amendments and any boundary-consent requirements directly with the village.

Prepare for the permit conversation

Property address and parcel number.
Available survey and a sketch of fence runs, gates, buildings and street edges.
Proposed material, height and approximate length.
Any association instructions, easements or pool-barrier requirements.

This is a suggested preparation list; the local office determines the required application documents.

Village of Carleton Office / Building Department

Official sources reviewed October 2, 2026. Confirm current requirements, fees and inspections with the reviewing office. An online fence sketch is a planning aid, not a legal boundary survey.

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