In Glen Ridge NJ no permit is required for a fence 4 feet high and lower. For Fencing over 4 feet high, and up to 6 feet high, a Fence Permit is required. The Flat fee is $35.00. Whether you are doing it yourself or hiring a fence contractor, contact the Borough to verify your fence concept is within town fence codes (shown below). Academy Fence Company has installed and repaired 100’s of fences in Glen Ridge since the 1960’s and is known as the leading fence contractor in the area. Scroll down to see pictures of our completed fence jobs. Take notice, if a fence has a signature ‘Academy Fence’ sign, you can be assured it is well thought out, structurally substantial, and provides many years of longevity. Contact us to speak with an experienced fence industry expert to receive an installation price or a material estimate.
Fence Install Permit Application: Use this link to download the permit application. This form must be filed with a construction application jacket which is available in the building department and a copy of your property survey.
What do I need to install a fence on my property in Glen Ridge NJ?
Official Fence Codes and Ordinances Glen Ridge, NJ
FENCES:
Glen Ridge Code Section 17.20.060 Fences.
“No fence or barrier exceeding four feet in height above finished grade shall be erected or maintained in any front yard and no fence or barrier exceeding seven feet in height above finished grade shall be erected or maintained in any rear or side yard. A permit shall be required for any fence or barrier over four feet in height except that no permit shall be required for any fence or barrier required by any ordinance and no permit shall be required for temporary construction fences or required for temporary construction fences or barriers. Any fence or barrier installed pursuant to a permit granted under this title shall be installed so that its finished surface faces the exterior perimeter of the property on which it is installed.”
Corner Property Fence Diagram Available in link
A Corner property has two front yards. Fences may NOT exceed four feet in the front yard.
Glen Ridge Borough
825 Bloomfield Avenue
Glen Ridge, New Jersey 07028
Phone (973) 748-8444
Fax (973) 748-3926
info@ glenridgenj.org
Glen Ridge, Nj Official Website
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