Hoboken fence heights are governed by Chapter 196 (Zoning). Single-family residential: rear and side yard max 6 feet, front yard max 3 feet. Multi-residential and non-residential: rear and side yard max 8 feet, front yard max 6 feet. Fences over 6 feet must set back 1 foot per additional foot of height.
Chapter 196 (Zoning) and the Hoboken Fence/Gateway/Stairways ordinance set fence height limits. For single-family residential zones: rear and side yard fences are limited to 6 feet; front yard fences are limited to 3 feet. For multi-residential and non-residential zones: rear and side yard fences may be up to 8 feet; front yard fences up to 6 feet. Any fence exceeding 6 feet must be set back from any lot line one foot for each additional foot of height. Along boundaries between residential (R) districts and other districts, maximum fence height is 8 feet. Corner lot visibility requirements also apply. Contact the Hoboken Zoning Office at (201) 420-2000.
Fence exceeding height limits: zoning violation, mandatory removal, and fines.
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