1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Essex County, New Jersey.
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Essex County, NJ does not regulate residential fence heights. Under New Jersey's Municipal Land Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55D), zoning - including fence height, setbacks, and materials - is the exclusive authority of the 22 Essex municipalities. Typical Essex County fence rules follow NJ's common pattern: 4 feet maximum in front yards, 6 feet maximum in side and rear yards, with corner-lot sight-triangle restrictions. Newark, Montclair, Bloomfield, West Orange, and East Orange each have their own fence ordinance and permit process. Always check your municipal building/zoning department before installing a fence.
4 cities in Essex County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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