Permit Requirements: Somerset vs Taunton
How do permit requirements rules compare between Somerset, MA and Taunton, MA?
Somerset and Taunton have similar restriction levels.
Somerset, MA
Bristol County
Fence permits in Bristol County are issued at the municipal level. Most towns require permits for fence installation, with fees varying by municipality. Pool barrier fences must comply with 780 CMR and may require separate inspection.
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Bristol County
Taunton requires a permit for fence installation per the city's Permit FAQ. Applications are submitted to the Planning Department per §440-711. Fences must not restrict view to oncoming traffic per §350-3 and must be properly maintained per §350-4.
View full Taunton rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Somerset | Taunton |
|---|---|---|
| Authority | Individual town building departments | - |
| Permit Fees | Vary by municipality | - |
| Pool Fences | Must meet 780 CMR standards | - |
| State Code | Permits may be required over 7 ft | - |
| Permit Required | - | Yes — Planning Dept approval (§440-711) |
| Traffic Safety | - | Must not restrict view (§350-3) |
| Maintenance | - | Must be maintained (§350-4) |
| Contact | - | Planning and Conservation Dept |
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Somerset FAQ
Do I need a permit to build a fence in Bristol County?
Fence permits in Bristol County are issued at the municipal level. Most towns require permits for fence installation, with fees varying by municipality. Pool barrier fences must comply with 780 CMR and may require separate inspection.
How much does a fence permit cost in Bristol County?
Authority: Individual town building departments. Permit Fees: Vary by municipality. Pool Fences: Must meet 780 CMR standards. State Code: Permits may be required over 7 ft.
Taunton FAQ
Do I need a permit to build a fence in Taunton?
Taunton requires a permit for fence installation per the city's Permit FAQ. Applications are submitted to the Planning Department per §440-711. Fences must not restrict view to oncoming traffic per §350-3 and must be properly maintained per §350-4.
How much does a fence permit cost in Taunton?
Permit Required: Yes — Planning Dept approval (§440-711). Traffic Safety: Must not restrict view (§350-3). Maintenance: Must be maintained (§350-4). Contact: Planning and Conservation Dept.
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