1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
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Passaic 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 16 Passaic municipalities. Typical Passaic County rules follow NJ's common pattern: 4 feet maximum in front yards (often required to be at least 50% open on corner lots) and 6 feet maximum in side and rear yards. Clifton Code Chapter 461 allows up to 8 feet on interior lines with 50% open construction. Pool barriers must comply with N.J.A.C. 5:23 (NJ Uniform Construction Code). Always check your municipal building/zoning office before installing a fence.
1 cities in Passaic County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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