N.J. Admin. Code § 19:66-7.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 19:66-7.7 - Fences and 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 single-family-attached dwelling, single-family-detached dwelling, and duplex dwelling lot with a maximum height of four feet, provided that they are not chain link fences.

ii. Construction fences not exceeding eight feet in height, and shall be removed prior to the issuance of occupancy certification.

iii. Fences or walls surrounding drainage features, such as detention and/or retention basins, not exceeding 42 inches in height.

2. Fences and walls located in side and rear yards shall not exceed a height of six feet in all zoning districts permitting residential, low rise and eight feet in all other zoning districts.

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 § 19:66-7.7

Adopted by 50 N.J.R. 217(a), effective 1/2/2018