General Information for Fence Installation in Chatham Township, NJ
In Chatham Township, no permit is required for fences up to 6’ in height. If higher than 6 feet, on a corner lot, for deer protection, around a pool or for commercial property, contact the Zoning Officer. Good side of fence should face neighbor. Academy Fence Company, a fence service contractor, has been installing fence in Chatham since the 1960’s. Look below for pictures of fence jobs installed.
Chatham Township, NJ - Fence Installation Information
Resources and Instructions for Fence Install Projects
FENCE ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION
Contact Chatham Township zoning office for fences over 6ft tall.
FENCE CODES AND ORDINANCES
Contact Chatham Township zoning office for fences over 6ft tall.
BUILDING DEPT ADDRESS & CONTACT
TOWNSHIP OF CHATHAM LAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE 58 Meyersville Road Chatham, New Jersey 07928 (973) 635-3202 Fax (973) 635-4002 Chatham Township Official Website
FENCES INSTALLED IN
Chatham Township, NJ
Welded Wire Deer Fence Chatham township NJ
Weathered 3 Rail Rustic Post and Rail with Welded Wire
6' High All Cedar Custom Tongue in Groove Spindle Top Wood Fence
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.
Ages ago Chatham Township was the southerly edge of a glacial field. A large, deep lake covered what is now the Great Swamp. The same glacier gave the township many of its other distinguishing features: the Passaic River along the entire southern border, the wooded ridge parallel to the river and the gentle rolling hills that offer an expansive view over and beyond the Great Swamp…