N.J. Admin. Code § 19:4-8.10

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 19:4-8.10 - Fences and screening walls

(a) Fences or walls in excess of 24 inches in height shall be permitted in accordance with the following:

1. Fences or walls shall not be permitted in required front yards except for the following:

i. Fences or walls on any existing single-family dwelling or two-family dwelling lot with a maximum height of four feet, provided that they are not chain link fences.

ii. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, fences or walls in the Intermodal B and Heavy Industrial zones.

iii. Fences or walls, not exceeding four feet in height, on undeveloped properties that are subject to illegal dumping. The determination that illegal dumping occurs must be confirmed by an inspection by the NJMC prior to the erection of the fence. Before a certificate of completion can be issued for the fence or wall, the property shall be cleared of debris. The fence shall be removed once the site is developed.

iv. Construction fences not exceeding eight feet in height. Said fences shall be removed prior to the issuance of occupancy certification.

v. Fences or walls erected at the front building line of a principal structure extending to the side or rear lot lines, provided that they do not exceed a maximum height of six feet in the Low Density Residential zone and eight feet in all other zones.

vi. Fences or walls surrounding drainage features, such as detention and/or retention basins, not exceeding 42 inches in height, upon determination by the Chief Engineer that alternative safety features are not feasible.

2. Fences and walls located in side and rear yards shall not exceed a height of six feet in residential zones and eight feet in all other zones.

3. No fence, wall, hedges, or other landscaping shall be constructed or installed so as to constitute a hazard to traffic or safety.

4. The face or finished side of a fence or wall shall face the adjacent property.

5. No fence or wall shall be constructed with metal spikes, or topped with concertina or razor wire, broken bottles or similar materials, or constructed in such manner as to be dangerous to animals or humans.

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:4-8.10

Amended by R.2009 d.40, effective 1/20/2009.
See: 40 N.J.R. 4696(a), 41 N.J.R. 624(b).
Added (a)1vi.