Bristol County does not impose county-level fence height limits. Massachusetts state law MGL Ch. 49 §21 prohibits spite fences over 6 feet erected maliciously to annoy neighbors. Individual towns may have additional height requirements in their zoning codes.
Bristol County zoning bylaw regulates fence heights by yard location. Rear and side yard fences typically limited to 6 feet. Front yard fences limited to 3.5 to 4 feet. Corner lots have visibility requirements. Massachusetts spite fence law (MGL c.49 §21) prohibits fences over 6 feet erected maliciously to annoy neighbors. Taller fences require a variance from the zoning board of appeals. MA Zoning Act (MGL c.40A) grants municipalities zoning authority.
Code enforcement notice with correction period. Remove or modify non-compliant fence. Fines if not corrected.
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