Manchester sets fence height limits through local zoning ordinances. New Hampshire allows up to 6 feet for backyard fences and 3 to 4 feet for front yard fences in most municipalities.
Manchester zoning ordinances establish fence height limits for residential properties. Typical New Hampshire regulations allow 6-foot fences in rear and side yards and 3 to 4 feet in front yards. Corner lot sight distance triangles may reduce allowed heights near intersections. NH RSA 476 addresses spite fences, defining an unnecessarily tall fence built to annoy a neighbor as actionable. No state permit is required for standard residential fences, though local permits may apply. Agricultural fencing is generally exempt from height restrictions. Property owners should verify their property lines through a survey before building. Stone walls, historically common in NH, are generally exempt from permit requirements.
Non-compliant fences: notice to modify within 30 days. Continued violation: fines $100 to $275 per day. Spite fence claims: civil action under RSA 476.
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