Hamilton, NJ Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Front lot line height cap
- 4 feet
- Side/rear lot line height cap
- 6 feet
- Front-yard section
- must be at least 50% open
- Wooden fence solid slat cap
- 6 inches wide
- Corner-lot sight triangle fence cap
- 3 feet
- Reverse-frontage rear fence
- 6 ft, set 5 ft inside line
- Penalty
- $100-$2,000 fine per day, § 550-284
Summary
Hamilton Township caps residential fences at four feet along the front lot line and six feet along side and rear lot lines under Code § 550-114.B(2). Fences between the front lot line and the front building line cannot exceed four feet and must be at least 50% open, so solid privacy fencing is confined to the side and rear yards.
a fence, wall or hedge shall be not more than four feet in height along the front lot line and six feet in height along a side lot line and rear lot line. The height shall not exceed four feet between the front lot line and front building line, and the fence shall not be of solid construction within this area. To qualify as not being of solid construction, the fence must be at least 50% open. For a wooden fence, the solid portion cannot exceed a maximum of six inches in width.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4984352; v35 updated 2026-06-16; through 06-16-2026).
Full Breakdown
B(2) sets the baseline residential fence height: not more than four feet along the front lot line and six feet along a side or rear lot line. In the strip between the front lot line and the front building line, height is capped at four feet and the fence cannot be solid; it must be at least 50% open, and a wooden fence's solid slats cannot exceed six inches in width each, with the administrative officer deciding compliance for other materials. B(3), added in 2024 (Ord.
No. 24-026): a fence up to six feet and solid may run within the front yard at 50% of the required front setback, provided it does not obstruct sight lines to neighboring driveways or the intersecting street. C, which limits fences, walls, plantings and other obstructions to three feet in height within the triangle formed by points 300 feet out on arterial streets, 200 feet on collector streets, or 90 feet on local streets from the intersection. B(12): a six-foot, board-on-board fence built five feet inside the rear property line, natural-colored on the street side. A.
Violations & Fines
An oversized or noncompliant fence violates Chapter 550 and is enforced under the Township's general zoning penalty, § 550-284: a fine of $100 to $2,000 per day the violation continues, with each additional day treated as a separate offense, and possible imprisonment up to 90 days for the responsible owner, contractor or agent. The administrative officer can also refuse to authorize or can revoke the fence permit itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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