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Mount Clemens sets second reading for fence and screening wall zoning changes
Summary
The commission introduced amendments to section 9.3 of the zoning ordinance to alter clear-vision requirements near driveways, setting Aug. 3, 2026 for a second reading after staff said the changes preserve safety while easing restrictions for homeowners.
The Mount Clemens City Commission voted to give first reading to proposed amendments to section 9.3 of the city's zoning ordinance, which revise clear-vision rules for fences, walls and hedges near intersections and driveways. The commission set Aug. 3, 2026, for the second reading and possible adoption.
Shipman, a city staff member, told commissioners the Planning Commission held a public hearing July 7 and recommended approval. "The proposed amendment to section 9.3 A5 revises the clear vision requirements for fences, walls, hedges, and similar barriers," Shipman said, adding that the amendment "reduces that restricted area to 3 feet, while allowing a maximum height of 3.5 feet within that smaller area." He said most other edits are clarifications rather than substantive changes.
A commissioner who spoke in favor said the change balances homeowner privacy and property enjoyment with pedestrian and driver safety, noting the amendment keeps visibility protections "where they [are] most important near the driveway approach." No substantive opposition was recorded during the meeting.
The amendment will return for a second reading and a formal vote on Aug. 3, 2026; staff cited the Planning Commission's recommendation and said the change is intended to reduce unnecessary burdens on homeowners while maintaining safety near driveways. Shipman advised that further public comment will be considered at the next hearing.
