The installation of a fence requires a permit for zoning compliance and shall conform to the requirements of section 20.15 below. To obtain a permit, submit a plot plan showing the location of the proposed fence including the type and height. Also submit a building permit application. The building application can be printed from the building department page or obtained at the township hall.
Section 20.15 Fences
A. Except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance or during site plan review and approval proceedings, fences in all District shall be subject to the following provisions:
1. Fences within or along any rear or side yard shall not exceed six (6) feet in height as measured from the surface of the ground, except that no fence erected on a waterfront lot shall exceed four (4) feet in height when within one hundred (100) feet of the water body.
2. Fences located within or along the required front yard shall not exceed four (4) feet in height as measured from the surface of the ground.
3. The finished side of a fence shall face the adjoining lot.
4. Fences along or in side and rear yards are not subject to setback requirements.
5. No fence with barbs, spikes, nails, or other sharp or electrified devices shall be permitted in any District except for the purpose of confining farm animals, or otherwise approved during site plan review proceedings.
6. In the case where a fence is to be located on a shared property line, the applicant must obtain a signed agreement from the adjacent landowner agreeing to the construction and location of the fence. If such a signed agreement cannot be obtained from the adjacent owner, the applicant must obtain a certified boundary survey of their parcel to ensure the location of the fence.
The installation of a fence requires a permit for zoning compliance and shall conform to the requirements of section 20.15 below. To obtain a permit, submit a plot plan showing the location of the proposed fence including the type and height. Also submit a building permit application. The building application can be printed from the building department page or obtained at the township hall.
Section 20.15 Fences
A. Except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance or during site plan review and approval proceedings, fences in all District shall be subject to the following provisions:
1. Fences within or along any rear or side yard shall not exceed six (6) feet in height as measured from the surface of the ground, except that no fence erected on a waterfront lot shall exceed four (4) feet in height when within one hundred (100) feet of the water body.
2. Fences located within or along the required front yard shall not exceed four (4) feet in height as measured from the surface of the ground.
3. The finished side of a fence shall face the adjoining lot.
4. Fences along or in side and rear yards are not subject to setback requirements.
5. No fence with barbs, spikes, nails, or other sharp or electrified devices shall be permitted in any District except for the purpose of confining farm animals, or otherwise approved during site plan review proceedings.
6. In the case where a fence is to be located on a shared property line, the applicant must obtain a signed agreement from the adjacent landowner agreeing to the construction and location of the fence. If such a signed agreement cannot be obtained from the adjacent owner, the applicant must obtain a certified boundary survey of their parcel to ensure the location of the fence.