6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
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Philadelphia County fence heights are limited by Philadelphia Zoning Code §14-706: 4 feet in front yards, 6 feet in side and rear yards for residential districts. Commercial and industrial zones allow up to 8 feet.
Philadelphia County requires a zoning permit for all fences from L&I regardless of height. Building permits additionally required for fences over 6 feet per PA Uniform Construction Code.
Philadelphia County follows Pennsylvania common law for shared fences; no statewide cost-sharing statute. Each owner responsible for their own fence; party walls covered separately under Philadelphia Code §9-200.
Philadelphia County requires pool fencing per PA Uniform Construction Code and IRC R326. Minimum 48-inch barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates required for all pools over 24 inches deep.
Philadelphia County requires clear sight triangles at intersections per Philadelphia Code §11-508. Fences, walls, and vegetation over 30 inches prohibited within 25 feet of corner intersections.
Philadelphia County permits wood, vinyl, metal, masonry, and chain-link fencing under Zoning Code §14-706. Barbed wire and electric fencing prohibited in residential districts. Historic districts restrict materials further.
1 cities in Philadelphia County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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