In Plymouth, you can build a fence almost anywhere on your property. However, if you want to build the fence on the property line, you’ll need to create an agreement between yourself and your neighbor that outlines who is responsible for the fence.

When your new vinyl fence isn’t on the property line, you don’t have to tell your neighbor about your plans. However, a fence on the property needs a written agreement between your neighbor and yourself before you can build it.

In Plymouth, you do need to secure an administrative permit to build a new fence on your property. As part of the application, a certificate of survey and detailed plans of your proposed bill. Fences built on a property line also require a written agreement between you and your neighbor or neighbors.

Whoever is leading your vinyl fence building project needs to call the utilities. This is to ensure that you don’t dig up any cables or bust any pipes when you dig holes for the footing of the fence. At Northland Fence, we understand the importance of locating the utilities on your property, and it’s our first step on any new project.

The fences on the side and in the back of your property can be as tall as six feet unless you’re on a corner lot. If you’re on a corner lot, the side fence running along the street can only be four feet tall. The fence at the front of your property can only be four feet tall.

While you can build your new vinyl fence on an easement on your Plymouth property, you shouldn’t. When the city or utility needs access, they’ll take your fence apart to get to what they need, and they aren’t obligated to fix it.