Springfield Township fencing for acreage, lake lots, and subdivisions

In Springfield Charter Township, Oakland County, homes sit among hills, woods, and lakeshores, often along tree lined gravel roads, and residential zoning sets minimum lot sizes from half an acre to 2.5 acres. Anchor Fence, a family owned Michigan company with a Redford shop and a North Oakland County location, installs vinyl, wood, chain link, and steel and aluminum fences and gates here. The rules change across a lot: low near the road, taller along the sides and back, and mostly open toward the water. Call 248-392-0244 to book a free on site quote.

Vinyl privacy fence beside a suburban home

  • Quotes for half acre lots and large parcels

  • A Michigan family business

  • 811 locate requested before we dig

  • Two year warranty on our workmanship


Wood privacy fence along a rear yard

One zoning ordinance from Andersonville to Big Lake

The state legislature established the township in 1836, and it reported a population of 14,703 in 2020. With no incorporated villages, one ordinance governs fences from Andersonville to the old Dixie Highway settlement of Springfield and the community of Davisburg. The land also sits at the headwaters of the Clinton, Huron, and Shiawassee rivers, and township planning centers on protecting those natural resources.

A subdivision lot, a lakeside home, and a wooded parcel follow the same rules, even though their yards and best materials differ.

Make sure you have the right Springfield Township

Several states have a Springfield Township. This page covers Springfield Charter Township in Oakland County, Michigan, with offices at the Civic Center on Davisburg Road. Ask its Building Department about permits. Any permit is the property owner’s responsibility, and we supply layout and material details.


Choosing a fence for a Springfield Township property

On a big lot, the first decision is how much ground to enclose. During the estimate we look at the house, outbuildings, slope, and shoreline, then suggest a layout that fits the township’s yard limits. Compare our residential fence styles ahead of time.

Chain link fence at sunset

Long runs on larger parcels

You may not need to fence the whole boundary of a multi acre parcel. Often the real goal is a secure area behind the house for children or dogs. Chain link or wood keeps a long run within budget, and a double drive gate lets a truck or tractor through.

Black aluminum ornamental fence along a front yard

Open fencing on the lakeside

Between a lakefront house and the ordinary high water mark, fencing must be at least 80 percent open. Steel and aluminum fencing with slim pickets can enclose a lakeside lawn and keep the view. We show you spacing options, and you can confirm with the township that your style qualifies.

Vinyl privacy fence along a backyard lawn

A private patio close to the house

A screen for a deck or patio attached to or next to the home, in the rear yard, may stand 8 feet above the deck floor or patio grade. Vinyl needs little upkeep, and a stained wood privacy fence can match the deck.


Digging safely on country lots

Larger properties often hide lines no utility locator will paint: a feed to a pole barn, a well line, a septic field, or an invisible dog fence. Point those out when we walk the property, and we will route around them.

Michigan law requires notice to MISS DIG 811 at least 3 business days before digging, and we file it for each installation. Posts go into concrete at a depth meant for Michigan frost, which matters on open, windy ground. Hand replacement of a post in the same hole may not need notice, but a new line always gets a call first.

Metal fence post set in a fresh concrete footing

Sec. 40-781 limits, yard by yard

These limits are written for residential districts. If your parcel has a different zoning, ask the township which rules apply.

  • Required front yard: 3 feet maximum.

  • Side and rear yards: 6 feet maximum.

  • Deck or patio privacy screen in the rear yard: up to 8 feet, and not in a required side yard.

  • Lakefront: between the house and the ordinary high water mark, at least 80 percent open.

  • Pools: fences allowed when they meet the state construction code.

  • Appearance: finished side facing out, conventional materials such as wood, metal, vinyl, brick, or stone, and rotten or broken parts replaced, repaired, or removed.

Deep front yards, entrance gates, and animals

  • The township’s setback table lists road setbacks of 50 feet, or 75 feet in R-1-A, though lots in developments may vary. Ask how deep your required front yard is.

  • Entranceway walls, columns, and gates may be allowed in a required yard if they do not block the view at roads or driveways.

  • Keeping horses or other animals? Section 40-644 sets minimum lot sizes by animal type.

  • Association rules may be stricter, and the township does not review them.


How a Springfield Township project works

Davisburg and nearby towns

In or near downtown Davisburg? See our Davisburg fence page. We also serve the rest of North Oakland County, and every community we cover is listed under Service Areas.

A walk of the whole property

On a large lot we walk the planned line, note slopes, trees, and gate spots, and measure each run. Your free written quote lists every material.

Coverage in writing

Each job includes a two year workmanship warranty. The quote spells out what it covers before you decide.


Springfield Township fence FAQ

Under Sec. 40-781, residential fences can be 6 feet tall in side and rear yards and 3 feet in the required front yard. A rear deck or patio privacy screen can reach 8 feet if it is not in a required side yard. Pool fences follow the state construction code.

Yes. Any fence between a lakefront house and the ordinary high water mark must be an open style, see through across at least 80 percent of its area. Solid privacy fencing has to stay out of that stretch of the yard.

Talk to the township before you plan it. The limits in Sec. 40-781 are written for residential districts, and Section 40-644 sets lot size minimums for keeping certain animals. We can quote long runs and wide gates once you know what applies.

The township Building Department, (248) 846-6517, at the Civic Center in Davisburg. Ask that office whether your fence needs a permit. The property owner is responsible for obtaining any permit, and Anchor Fence can advise and provide layout and material details.

No. Several states have a Springfield Township. This page covers Springfield Charter Township in Oakland County, Michigan. Rules or forms from a township elsewhere do not apply to your Michigan property.


Get a price for your Springfield Township property

Tell us about the lot, whether it is a lakeside yard, a subdivision home, or a few acres with a barn. We measure every run, mark where the front, side, and lakefront limits fall, and hand you a written quote. Phone 248-392-0244 or use our contact page.


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