How tall can my fence be in Harper Woods, MI?

Up to 6' in the rear yard, 3' in front of the building line.

How much does a Harper Woods, MI fence permit cost?

We have Harper Woods, MI's fence ordinance on file but not a permit fee, so we do not publish an amount for it. Ask the building department what a fence permit costs before you apply.

What does a fence plot plan need to show?

Your property outline, location of the proposed fence, total linear feet, height, material, distance from any street/sidewalk, and (in most cities) the location of your house. Fence Plotter generates this automatically from a satellite image and your fence drawing.

Can I draw my plot plan myself?

Yes — most building departments accept owner-drawn plot plans as long as they're clear, dimensioned, and to scale. Fence Plotter produces a permit-ready plot plan + elevation sketch in two minutes.

Harper Woods, MI fence permit site plan

Plan your fence on a satellite map of your Harper Woods, MI property and get a permit-ready PDF in 2 minutes. Free, no sign-up.

If Harper Woods's form asks for a site plan and this page says plot plan, they are the same drawing for a fence application: a to-scale overhead view of your lot with the property lines, the existing structures and the proposed fence dimensioned on it. A surveyed site plan is the one genuinely different document, and only a licensed surveyor can seal one. What a fence permit site plan has to show.

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What you'll get for Harper Woods, MI

✓ Satellite site plan — top-down map of your property with the fence drawn on it, every side dimensioned.
✓ Fence elevation — side view showing height, panel count, and gates.
○ Real lot lines — pending. We use county GIS for this; your county isn't wired up yet so you trace from the satellite image manually.
○ Filled Harper Woods, MI permit form — pending. Until then you get the universal plot plan + a checklist of what to handwrite on the city's form.
✓ Harper Woods, MI ordinance check — height limits, setbacks, and neighbor-consent rules specific to Harper Woods, MI.

Harper Woods, MI fence rules

Max height (rear yard): 6'
Max height (front of building line): 3'

A fence in front of the required or actual building line may not be more than 3' high, and must be ornamental in design.
Side yard fences must sit behind the front foundation wall farthest from the front property line, on either your lot or the adjoining one. Where no buildings exist, a side yard fence may come no closer to the front property line than the required front yard setback.
On corner lots, a fence on the outside (street) side lot line may be 6' tall and may extend to the front building line.
A fence built on the lot line in a required side or rear yard requires the written consent of all adjacent property owners.
Corner lots must keep a clear vision triangle: the area formed by the two street property lines and a line joining points 25' from their intersection must stay unobstructed.
Barbed-wire and electrified fences are prohibited unless the Planning Commission approves them for public safety as part of an approved site plan.

Do you need a permit? Harper Woods does not state one. Section 4.13 of the city's 2025 Zoning Ordinance is the whole of its fence rule and states no permit or application requirement, and the city publishes no fence permit form, fee schedule or handout anywhere on its site. That is the city being silent rather than the city saying none is needed, so confirm with the Building Department before you build. (what we read 1) (what we read 2)

Source: https://harperwoodscity.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/HW-Zoning-Ordinance-2025.pdf

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Do I need a permit to build a fence in Harper Woods, MI?: Harper Woods does not state one. Section 4.13 of the city's 2025 Zoning Ordinance is the whole of its fence rule and states no permit or application requirement, and the city publishes no fence permit form, fee schedule or handout anywhere on its site. That is the city being silent rather than the city saying none is needed, so confirm with the Building Department before you build.
How tall can my fence be in Harper Woods, MI?: Up to 6' in the rear yard, 3' in front of the building line.
How much does a Harper Woods, MI fence permit cost?: We have Harper Woods, MI's fence ordinance on file but not a permit fee, so we do not publish an amount for it. Ask the building department what a fence permit costs before you apply.
What does a fence plot plan need to show?: Your property outline, location of the proposed fence, total linear feet, height, material, distance from any street/sidewalk, and (in most cities) the location of your house. Fence Plotter generates this automatically from a satellite image and your fence drawing.
Can I draw my plot plan myself?: Yes — most building departments accept owner-drawn plot plans as long as they're clear, dimensioned, and to scale. Fence Plotter produces a permit-ready plot plan + elevation sketch in two minutes.

Not sure what Harper Woods means by “site plan”? See the nine things a plan reviewer checks — the same list whatever city you are applying in.

Do I need a survey?·Free template — which kind?·Do I need a permit?·Why permits get rejected

Fence Plotter is informational only. Always confirm specific requirements with the Harper Woods, MI building department before submitting.

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