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Height Limits: Long Branch vs North Middletown

How do height limits rules compare between Long Branch, NJ and North Middletown, NJ?

Long Branch and North Middletown have similar restriction levels.

Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth County

Some Restrictions

Long Branch zoning limits residential fences to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet on side and rear yards. Fences within 25 feet of street intersections cannot exceed 3 feet above curb level. Swimming pool enclosures require a minimum 4-foot fence.

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North Middletown, NJ

Monmouth County

Some Restrictions

Fence height limits in Monmouth County are set by each municipality's zoning code. Typical NJ standards: 6 feet rear/side yards, 4 feet front yard. Fences generally do not require permits under 6 feet per NJ UCC, though some municipalities require zoning permits for all fences.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactLong BranchNorth Middletown
Front Yard4 feet maximum4 ft typical maximum
Side/Rear6 feet maximum-
Intersections3 feet within 25 ft-
Pool Fence4 feet minimum-
Rear/Side Yard-6 ft typical maximum
NJ UCC-No permit under 6 ft generally
Local Rules-Municipalities may require permits

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Long Branch FAQ

How tall can my fence be in Long Branch?

Long Branch zoning limits residential fences to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet on side and rear yards. Fences within 25 feet of street intersections cannot exceed 3 feet above curb level. Swimming pool enclosures require a minimum 4-foot fence.

What is the maximum fence height for front yards in Long Branch?

Front Yard: 4 feet maximum. Side/Rear: 6 feet maximum. Intersections: 3 feet within 25 ft. Pool Fence: 4 feet minimum.

North Middletown FAQ

How tall can my fence be in Monmouth County?

Fence height limits in Monmouth County are set by each municipality's zoning code. Typical NJ standards: 6 feet rear/side yards, 4 feet front yard. Fences generally do not require permits under 6 feet per NJ UCC, though some municipalities require zoning permits for all fences.

What is the maximum fence height for front yards in Monmouth County?

Rear/Side Yard: 6 ft typical maximum. Front Yard: 4 ft typical maximum. NJ UCC: No permit under 6 ft generally. Local Rules: Municipalities may require permits.

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