Bristol Borough Ch. 27 zoning regulates fences. Screening requirements specify 36-inch hedges for lots visible from streets. Specific residential fence height limits (typically 6 ft rear/side, 4 ft front) should be verified with the zoning code. PA UCC pool barrier standards also apply.
Bristol Borough's zoning ordinance (Chapter 27) includes screening and fencing requirements. Required screening (wall, fence, or plantings) must be within a 5-foot wide planting area. Hedges for screening lots visible from streets must be installed at 36 inches to provide a continuous screen. Wall sections shall have no break exceeding 9 feet. While specific residential fence heights were not detailed in available results, PA municipalities following MPC standards typically allow 6 feet in rear/side yards and 4 feet in front yards. The PA Uniform Construction Code applies to pool barriers (48-inch minimum). Residents should verify specific height limits with the Bristol Borough Planning & Zoning office, as the full zoning code on eCode360 contains detailed dimensional standards.
Fences exceeding height limits: zoning violation, modification or removal required.
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