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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Norristown, PA
Norristown Chapter 229 (Peace and Good Order) prohibits loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that annoys, disturbs, injures, or endangers others. Gatherings m...
Norristown, PA
Norristown Chapter 229 prohibits construction activity (hauling, excavation, demolition, equipment) between 7:30 PM–7:00 AM Mon–Fri, and 8:00 PM–9:00 AM Sat–...
Norristown, PA
Norristown Chapter 103 (Animals) governs barking dogs and is supplemental to PA Dog Law (3 P.S. §459). Animal Control Officer position established. Violation...
Norristown, PA
Aircraft noise is federally preempted. Norristown has no local aircraft noise ordinance. Located in Montgomery County, approximately 15 miles from Philadelph...
Norristown, PA
Vehicles used for recreational purposes may park on Norristown streets for no more than 48 hours. This applies to RVs and similar recreational vehicles class...
Norristown, PA
No person shall park any commercial vehicle upon any Norristown street, alley, or highway. Exceptions include active deliveries, utility work, emergency vehi...
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