Philadelphia County fence heights are limited by Philadelphia Zoning Code §14-706: 4 feet in front yards, 6 feet in side and rear yards for residential districts. Commercial and industrial zones allow up to 8 feet.
Philadelphia Zoning Code §14-706 governs fence heights citywide. Residential front yards: 4 ft maximum. Rear/side: 6 ft. Corner lots subject to visibility triangle rules. Taller fences require zoning variance from Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA). Commercial/industrial: 8 ft standard, taller with permit.
L&I violation notices; $150 to $2,000 fines; removal orders for non-compliant fences.
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