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Fence Regulations in North Bergen, NJ (2026)

3 verified fence regulations for North Bergen, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Height Limits

North Bergen's Zoning Ordinance (Section 4.8) limits front yard fences to 4 feet and rear yard fences to 6 feet. The finished side of the fence must face away from the building (toward neighbors). These are stricter than general NJ standards.

North Bergen Fence Height Limits

Some Restrictions

Permit Requirements

Fence permits are required in North Bergen. A Fence Permit Application is available from the Building/Code Enforcement/Zoning Department at 4233 Kennedy Blvd. Permits must comply with Zoning Ordinance Section 4.8 before installation.

North Bergen Fence Permit Requirements

Some Restrictions

Neighbor Fence Rules

North Bergen's Zoning Ordinance Section 4.8 requires the finished side of a fence to face away from the owner's building (toward neighbors and the street). Adjacent owner notification is good practice before installation. Shared fence maintenance is equal under NJ common law.

North Bergen Neighbor Fence Rules

Some Restrictions

Looking for Hudson County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement North Bergen city rules.

Fence Regulations in Hudson County