If you are considering fence work, commercial or residential, check out the Fence Codes for Newark, NJ. Whether you are doing it yourself or hiring a fence contractor, contact the Newark Zoning Office to verify your fence concept is within town fence codes. We at Academy Fence have been installing and repairing all types of fencing in Newark since the 1960’s. For decades, we are known as the preeminent fence contractor in Essex County and through out Northern NJ. 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 planned, structurally substantial, and provides many many years of longevity. Give us a call or stop by our facility in Orange to get a fence material price or for and installation quote estimate.
Newark Fence Permit:
No online option – go to the town hall to room B13, the permit office, to pick it up in person. Definitely give them a call first.
40:16-5. Fences & Walls
40:16-5-1. Zoning Standards
1. Residential Uses. Fences or walls or a combination of the two, may be constructed between the building line and the property line as follows:
b. Design standards
289 Chapter 16. Additional Zoning & Design Standards
2. Parks, Recreational Areas and School Uses. Fences or walls may be constructed along all property lines as follows:
3. Commercial and Industrial Uses. Fences or walls or a combination of the two may be constructed between the building line and the property line as follows:
4. The use of razor wire, barbed wire or sharp projections on fences is prohibited for all residential and commercial buildings and sites and any buildings
Newark City Hall
920 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-6400
Hours: 9am until 5pm
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