Height Limits: Edison vs New Brunswick
How do height limits rules compare between Edison, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ?
Edison and New Brunswick have similar restriction levels.
Edison, NJ
Middlesex County
Edison's Chapter 37 (Zoning) caps residential fences at 4 ft in the front yard and 6 ft overall. Up to 8 ft is allowed along a rear lot line bordering a non-residential zone (except OSC), and industrial zones permit up to 10 ft in side and rear yards.
View full Edison rules →New Brunswick, NJ
Middlesex County
Fence heights in New Brunswick are regulated under Title 17 (Zoning). Standard NJ residential limits apply: 4 feet in front yard, 6 feet in side and rear yards. Finished side must face outward.
View full New Brunswick rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Edison | New Brunswick |
|---|---|---|
| Code | Edison Code Ch. 37 (Zoning) | New Brunswick Municipal Code Title 17 |
| Front Yard Max | 4 feet (residential) | - |
| Side/Rear Max | 6 feet (residential) | - |
| Adjacent Non-Residential | Up to 8 feet at rear lot line | - |
| Industrial Zones | Up to 10 feet (side/rear) | - |
| Variance | Zoning Board of Adjustment (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70) | - |
| Front Yard | - | 4 feet maximum |
| Side/Rear | - | 6 feet maximum |
| Finished Side | - | Must face outside of property |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Edison FAQ
How tall can my backyard fence be in Edison?
Six feet is the standard residential maximum in side and rear yards. If your rear lot line abuts a non-residential zone (other than OSC), Chapter 37 allows up to 8 feet along that line. Anything taller than the zone maximum requires a variance from the Edison Zoning Board of Adjustment.
What is the front-yard fence limit in Edison?
Four feet. Edison's Chapter 37 caps fences in any required front yard at 4 feet measured from finished grade. Corner lots have two front yards under the zoning code, so both street-facing sides are limited to 4 feet.
New Brunswick FAQ
How tall can my fence be in New Brunswick?
Fence heights in New Brunswick are regulated under Title 17 (Zoning). Standard NJ residential limits apply: 4 feet in front yard, 6 feet in side and rear yards. Finished side must face outward.
What is the maximum fence height for front yards in New Brunswick?
Front Yard: 4 feet maximum. Side/Rear: 6 feet maximum. Finished Side: Must face outside of property. Code: New Brunswick Municipal Code Title 17.
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