General Information for Fence Installation in Ramsey, NJ
Here are the things you should know prior to installing a fence in the Ramsey Borough, Bergen County, NJ. You must know your property lines. This can be done by referring to your property survey. You may need to have the land surveying company put stakes in to physically mark your property lines. View the Borough’s fence codes and ordinances (view-able below). Contact the Township (Zoning Office info below), to verify if your plan is permissible and to acquire a Fence Zoning Permit. We at Academy Fence are here to help you with every step of the process. We supply deer fence, aluminum fence, wood fence, and vinyl fence for gardens, farms and back yards. All of our full line of fence products are in stock at our NNJ fence material store. We are ready to provide you with a fence cost estimate. Give us a call.
Ramsey, NJ - Fence Installation Information
Resources and Instructions for Fence Install Projects
FENCE ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION
Contact the Ramsey Zoning Department regarding any fence zoning requirements and approvals.
FENCE CODES AND ORDINANCES
RAMSEY BOROUGH FENCE CODES Fences Building permits are only required for a fence around a pool. Any fence over 4 feet in the front yard or front facing in the side yards requires a variance from the Board of Adjustment. Any fence over 6 feet in the rear or side yards requires a variance from the Board of Adjustment. Chain link fences, which must be vinyl coated, are allowed only in the rear yard. Fences in the front yard must be picket or split rail fencing only with a minimum of 50% open area, and shall be limited to 4 feet in height including berm.
When starting a fence project it is vital to know that the proposed fence will be on your property. This is important to you, the town officials and your neighbors.
1. If you already have an up-to-date property survey, it may have enough detail to locate your property corners, where you may find or can place stakes. This will help you discern your property lines.
2. If you do not have current valid property survey, you will have to hire a Land Surveying Company to create one and that will usually require your property deed.
Contractor Insurance
For your protection, it is recommended to make sure your fence contractor has Workman's Compensation as well as Liability Insurance. Many towns require this.
NJ Contractor License #
Academy Fence Company Official NJ Home Improvement Contractor License
#13VH03213200
*most towns will require an NJ Fence Contractor to have this license*
Call Before You Dig
Call at 811 or 800-272-1000
At least three business days, prior to outdoor construction or digging, contractors and property owners – whoever is excavating – must call New Jersey One Call at 811 or 800-272-1000 and take the following steps:
Wait for the site to be marked with paint, flags or stakes. Yellow indicates the presence of underground natural gas lines.
Respect the marks and dig with care.
Hand dig within two feet of buried piping and facilities.
Be mindful that inclement weather may wash away the painted markings.
The most noteworthy local historical site is the Old Stone House, which is, as its name describes, both old and constructed of stone, though its construction materials in the early 1700s also included hog's hair. It was originally a Dutch farmhouse and served as a tavern during the American War. Legend has it that Aaron Burr even slaked his thirst at this site, on his way to courting the woman who would become his wife in Ho-Ho-Kus. (Wiki..)
