There is no countywide fence code in Montgomery County. Location, setback, corner-visibility and pool-fence requirements are all set by your borough or township zoning ordinance under the PA Municipalities Planning Code.
Montgomery County does not regulate private fences, so requirements such as how far a fence sits from the property line, sight-triangle rules at corners, and whether corner lots have two front yards are decided by each municipality. The PA Municipalities Planning Code empowers the governing body of each municipality to regulate the location and dimensions of structures and the areas and yards left unoccupied. Abington Township, for example, treats corner properties as having two front yards facing the streets. Pool-barrier fencing is a separate matter driven by the adopted building/residential code. Start with your township zoning officer to confirm the specific fence standards that apply to your lot.
Non-compliant fences (wrong location, blocking a corner sight triangle, or missing a required pool barrier) are enforced by the municipality with a violation notice and daily fines until corrected.
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