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1. Do I need a fence permit?

Yes. Fence/hedge permits are required in the City of Grand Ledge, here a few general guidelines. If you have further questions please call the Zoning Department at 517-622-7928.

• Basic Fence/Hedge Ordinance Regulations
• No hedge shall exceed a height of 3 feet within a front yard or 6 feet within a side or rear yard. Fences may not exceed a height of 6 feet within a side or rear yard.
• When located within a front yard, fences may not exceed a height of 3 feet and must be of an ornamental nature, including picket, split rail or wrought-iron-style fencing, with at least 50% open spaces, uniformly distributed along the surface of the fence.
• Wire and chain link fencing is prohibited in front yards.
• Corner Lots are considered to have two (2) front yards.
• All yards that abut a street right-of-way are considered front yards, regardless of which direction the house faces.
• No fence shall be located in such a manner as to create a dead space between an existing fence or building and a proposed fence.