Maplewood New Jersey Zoning Application for Fence

Permits are required prior to the erection of any new or replacement of previously existing fencing. In a residential zone the fences are limited to four feet in height. There are also restrictions as to where on the property a fence may be erected. You may refer to Maplewood Code Section 271-43 for all fencing regulations, or call the Zoning Department. 

Maplewood Fence Codes 271-43 Official Fence Codes for Maplewood, NJ
Residential zones.
(1) Fences erected in residential zones, except those required to enclose swimming pools, shall not exceed four feet in height. No fence shall be located closer to the front property line that the building setback line as established in other sections of this chapter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a six-foot fence may be erected along the rear property line, provided that the property upon which the six-foot fence is to be constructed abuts the rear property line of the adjacent property. 
[Amended 3-18-2014 by Ord. No. 2743-14]
(2) In the case of a corner property, both street frontages shall be treated separately, and both shall require setbacks as noted in Subsection A(1) above. 
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsections A(1) and A(2), the owner of a corner property may erect a fence not in excess of four feet in height, not closer than 15 feet from the property line, on one frontage only but not in the portion common to both front yards. Should the owner of a corner property erect a fence as permitted by this Subsection A(3), that fence shall be placed such that any line drawn perpendicular to the property line on the frontage where the fence is constructed shall not cross both the fence and the side of the structure facing said property line. 
(4) Should a corner property owner erect a fence within a location permitted by Subsection A(3), the fence must be buffered by natural shrubbery which shall consist of densely planted evergreens that form a year-round screen and will be sufficient to completely cover the fence within three years. The screen planting shall be maintained, and any plant material which does not live shall be replaced within one year or one growing season. The planted screen shall be such that the fence is not visible from either street. 

 B. Fences in commercial zones shall not exceed six feet in height. No fence shall be located closer to the front property line than the building setback line as established in other sections of this chapter. 

 Maplewood Township 574 Valley Street Maplewood Township, NJ 07040
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