Start with the right property information

Mark where each fence run sits relative to the front of your house before choosing a height. For a driveway gate or a longer property enclosure, show the opening, road edge and access needs on your sketch. A household pet fence and an agricultural stock fence should not automatically be treated as the same permit case.

This guide covers Summerfield Township in Monroe County. A Petersburg mailing address does not by itself establish whether your parcel is in the City of Petersburg or the township. Confirm the parcel jurisdiction before using either set of rules.

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Monroe County, Michigan · LOCAL FENCE PLANNING

Fence permits in Summerfield Township

Section 3.170 calls for Building Inspector approval of fence construction and alterations. It exempts stock fences for bona fide agricultural purposes from a building permit; ask the inspector which process applies to your project.

What the official guidance says

For boundary fences covered by section 3.170(2), the ordinance sets a 3-to-6-foot height range behind the front building line and a 4-foot maximum in front of it. Commercial and industrial site-plan exceptions are separate. Have the inspector confirm your material, zoning district and location before ordering; the section has specific material and agricultural provisions.

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.

Summerfield Township Building Inspector

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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