Fence Regulations in Lancaster, PA (2026)

1 verified fence regulations for Lancaster, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Height Limits

Lancaster's Zoning Code caps residential fences at 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards, with extra rules in the city's designated Heritage Conservation and Historic Districts. A zoning permit is required before installing or replacing a fence, and historic-district fences require Historical Commission review.

Lancaster Fence Height Limits (Chapter 300 Zoning)

Some Restrictions

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