Height Limits: Edison vs Perth Amboy
How do height limits rules compare between Edison, NJ and Perth Amboy, NJ?
Edison and Perth Amboy 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 →Perth Amboy, NJ
Middlesex County
Perth Amboy allows fences up to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards in residential zones under Chapter 430 (Zoning and Land Development).
View full Perth Amboy rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Edison | Perth Amboy |
|---|---|---|
| Code | Edison Code Ch. 37 (Zoning) | - |
| 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 maximum | - | 4 feet |
| Side and rear yard maximum | - | 6 feet |
| Corner lot (R-25) | - | 6 feet, set back behind building setback line |
| Property line placement | - | Allowed if well maintained |
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.
Perth Amboy FAQ
How tall can my fence be in Perth Amboy?
Perth Amboy allows fences up to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards in residential zones under Chapter 430 (Zoning and Land Development).
What is the maximum fence height for front yards in Perth Amboy?
Front yard maximum: 4 feet. Side and rear yard maximum: 6 feet. Corner lot (R-25): 6 feet, set back behind building setback line. Property line placement: Allowed if well maintained.
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