Fencing six feet or less in height requires a zoning permit (application below), but no required construction permit unless the fence is part of a pool enclosure. Any fencing over six feet in height will involve a construction permit and most likely a Zoning variance. Once you have determined the type of fence and its proposed location it is recommended to contact the building department to begin the approval process. Academy Fence Company, a leading fence contractor has installed hundreds of fence jobs in New Providence and in the surrounding Union County Area since the 1960’s. Below you will see some photos of various styles of our work including deer fence, wood fence, aluminum fence and more. Contact us anytime to get an idea of price, to get a quote or to receive a written estimate.
Official Fence Zoning Application for New Providence, New Jersey
Official Zoning Review Form for New Providence, New Jersey
Official Fence Codes for New Providence, New Jersey
310-32-Fences.
A. Fences shall be considered as accessory uses to a principal permitted use and are permitted in all zones.
B. In any required front yard, no fence or wall shall be permitted which materially impedes vision across such yard above the height of 30 inches.
C. Fences located in side or rear yards shall not exceed six feet in height, except when used to screen recreational vehicles, in which case the fence shall not exceed the height of the recreational vehicle.
D. All fences shall be located such that both sides of the fence may be maintained from the property on which it is located.
E. Fences shall be constructed in such a manner that the dressed side of such fence, where applicable, shall face the adjacent property or the public right-of-way excluding railroad property, and all supports for said fence shall be on the interior of said fence and property. This provision shall not preclude the construction and maintenance of a shadowbox type fence, provided that the dressed side of the fence material shall face the adjacent property or public right-of-way and shall be of the same texture, material and color.
Borough of New Providence
360 Elkwood Avenue
New Providence,
New Jersey 07974
Phone: 908-665-1400
Fax: 908-665-9272
Building Department:
(8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Mon – Fri)
Phone: 908-665-1098
Fax: 908-665-8361
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