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Planning commission approves zoning text amendment to define, protect public right-of-way fences

City of Southfield Planning Commission · September 26, 2025
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Summary

The commission approved PTZA25-0005, adding a definition for “public right-of-way fence” and establishing maintenance standards (no woody vegetation or attachments within 3 feet) to preserve new decorative fences the city intends to replace this fall.

The Planning Commission on Sept. 24 approved a zoning text amendment (PTZA25-0005) that defines “public right-of-way fence” and adds standards intended to protect replacement decorative fences installed by the city or other public agencies.

Planning staff said the city will be replacing aging fences along some main roads and that the amendment clarifies what…

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