Mahwah Township limits fences to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards under Chapter 24 zoning rules.
Under Chapter 24 of the Mahwah Township Code, fences in any front yard cannot exceed 4 feet in height. Side and rear yard fences are capped at 6 feet from finished grade. On corner lots, both street-facing yards count as front yards and must follow the 4-foot rule. To install a taller fence, property owners must apply for a variance through the Mahwah Board of Adjustment. Self-supporting walls and fences may project into required yards if behind the principal structure facade.
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