Fences require permits as of November 8, 2022. A zoning permit must be filed for all new and replacement fences. Section 95-29A(7) regulates fences as accessory uses. Fences must comply with the following:
- No fence or wall over four feet in the front yard area, or six feet in height in either the side yard or rear yard area, except a retaining wall or a wall of a building permitted under the terms of this Chapter, shall be erected within any yard area.
- Corner properties have two front yards; one facing each street. The four-foot height limitation applies to both front yards.
- No fence or wall, except a retaining wall or a wall of a building permitted under the terms of this chapter, over six feet in height shall be erected within any required open space unless that portion of the fence or wall which exceeds six feet in height has a ratio of open area to a solid area of at least 4 to 1.
- A fence is permitted up to but not upon a property line provided that the smooth or finished side of the fence faces out.
- A fence shall not be erected in, or interfere with, the sight triangle for vehicular traffic.
- A fence may not be erected within a floodplain area, swale, or other watercourse systems such that it impedes the flow of stormwater from the site or that of an adjoining property.
- The Zoning Hearing Board may authorize the erection of walls or fences of greater height in such cases as may be necessary to provide adequate protection, shielding, or screening of open storage or equipment areas where allowed in LI Limited Industrial and BC Borough Commercial Districts.
A permit fee must be paid when submitting an application.
