General fence standards are set by your borough or township, not York County. York Township requires the finished side to face outward, bars fences in sight triangles and rights-of-way, and prohibits fences that obstruct drainage.
There is no county fence code in York County. Each municipality sets fence requirements under the PA Municipalities Planning Code. York Township's core requirements are representative: no fence may be built in the public right-of-way or a required clear-sight triangle; the finished side must face the adjoining property or right-of-way; fences may be on the property line; and fences must not obstruct drainage. Height caps (4 feet front, 6 feet other yards for residential) and permit requirements also apply. Special uses like tennis courts and sport courts allow taller fences up to 10 feet. Because standards vary, confirm the specifics with your own borough or township zoning office before installing.
Non-compliant fences trigger a municipal enforcement notice from the Zoning Officer; unresolved zoning violations carry fines up to $500 per day under 53 P.S. §10617.2.
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