Fence Regulations in Norfolk County, MA (2026)

3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Norfolk County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Height Limits

Norfolk County has no county-level fence height limits. Fence height is regulated by each municipality through local zoning bylaws.

Norfolk County Fence Height Limits

Few Restrictions

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 49, § 21 (Fence Viewers — Authority to Determine Sufficiency of a Boundary Fence) (Massachusetts General Laws; applies to all cities/towns within the county)

Section 21. A fence or other structure in the nature of a fence which unnecessarily exceeds six feet in height and is maliciously erected or maintained for the purpose of annoying the owners or occupants of adjoining property shall be deemed a private nuisance. Any such owner or occupant injured in the comfort or enjoyment of his estate thereby may have an action of tort for damages under chapt...

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Neighbor Fence Rules

Massachusetts state law (MGL c. 49 §§1–21) governs boundary fences between neighbors, including cost-sharing and the Fence Viewer process for disputes. Norfolk County courts handle fence viewer appeals.

Norfolk County Neighbor Fence Rules

Some Restrictions

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 49, § 21 (Fence Viewers — Procedure for Resolving Boundary-Fence Disputes Between Adjoining Landowners) (Massachusetts General Laws; applies to all cities/towns within the county)

Section 21. A fence or other structure in the nature of a fence which unnecessarily exceeds six feet in height and is maliciously erected or maintained for the purpose of annoying the owners or occupants of adjoining property shall be deemed a private nuisance. Any such owner or occupant injured in the comfort or enjoyment of his estate thereby may have an action of tort for damages under chapt...

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Material Restrictions

Norfolk County has no fence material ordinance. Towns regulate materials via zoning bylaws. Historic districts (Brookline, Dedham, Milton) require Historic District Commission approval.

fences/materials

Some Restrictions

MGL c. 49, Section 21 - Fences deemed a private nuisance; right of action (Spite Fence)

Section 21: Fences deemed a private nuisance; right of action. Section 21. A fence or other structure in the nature of a fence which unnecessarily exceeds six feet in height and is maliciously erected or maintained for the purpose of annoying the owners or occupants of adjoining property shall be deemed a private nuisance. Any such owner or occupant injured in the comfort or enjoyment of his es...

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Fence Regulations by City in Norfolk County

3 cities in Norfolk County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

QuincyPop. 101,636

3 verified rules • Height Limits, Material Restrictions

BrooklinePop. 63,191

1 verified rule • Height Limits

WeymouthPop. 57,746

2 verified rules • Height Limits, Neighbor Fence Rules

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