Brookline's Zoning By-Law Sections 5.52, 5.62, and 5.74 set maximum fence heights at 6 feet in front yards and 7 feet in side and rear yards. Fences exceeding 7 feet along the MBTA right-of-way may be allowed by Special Permit from the Board of Appeals.
Under Brookline Zoning By-Law §§ 5.52, 5.62, and 5.74, fences in residential districts may not exceed 6 feet in the front yard and 7 feet in side and rear yards. An exception applies along the MBTA right-of-way where a screen fence exceeding 7 feet may be allowed by Special Permit from the Board of Appeals. In the Floodplain Overlay District, fences require a Floodplain Development Permit from the Floodplain Administrator. Swimming pool enclosure fences require a separate building permit.
Fence violations subject to enforcement by the Building Department; removal or modification may be ordered.
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