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Morris County, NJ Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

County rule
None: set by municipality
Governing law
MLUL, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-65
Zoning authority
Township / borough, not county
Typical front cap
About 4 ft (varies by town)
Enforcement
Municipal zoning officer

Summary

Morris County sets no fence-height rule. New Jersey zoning is a municipal power under the Municipal Land Use Law, so your township or borough (Parsippany, Randolph, Morristown, etc.) fixes fence heights in its zoning code.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Morris County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

A zoning ordinance may... [r]egulate the bulk, height, number of stories, orientation, and size of buildings and the other structures; the percentage of lot or development area that may be occupied by structures; lot sizes and dimensions.

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Full Breakdown

N.J.S.A. 40:55D-65 authorizes each municipality's zoning ordinance to regulate the bulk, height and placement of structures on a lot; fences are handled through these local bulk and yard standards, not by the county. Typical New Jersey municipal patterns cap front-yard fences around 4 feet and side/rear fences around 6 feet, but the exact number, corner-lot sight rules and permit triggers are set town by town. Check your municipal zoning office or eCode360 page for the borough or township where the fence will stand. The county Planning Board only reviews projects touching a county road or county drainage facility.

Violations & Fines

Enforced by the municipal zoning officer or construction code official under the town's zoning ordinance; typically a notice to comply, then per-day fines set locally. The county issues no fence penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Morris County limit fence height?
No. Under the Municipal Land Use Law, New Jersey counties do not zone. Your municipality's zoning ordinance sets the fence-height limit.
Where do I find my exact fence-height limit?
In the zoning chapter of your township or borough code (often on eCode360 or General Code), or by calling your municipal zoning office.

Sources & Official References

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