Pottstown Chapter 27 (Zoning) sets fence heights by district in a chart. Front yard fences are generally limited to approximately 4 feet, typically requiring an open design. Rear/side yard fences typically up to 6 feet. Barbs/concertina wire: nonresidential districts only at 7+ feet. All fences must not be electrified.
Pottstown zoning code regulates fence heights by yard location. Rear and side yard fences are typically limited to 6 feet. Front yard fences are limited to 3 to 4 feet to maintain visibility and neighborhood character. Corner lots may have additional visibility triangle requirements at intersections. Retaining walls with fences have combined height calculated. Taller fences require a variance from the zoning hearing board. PA Municipalities Planning Code (Act 247) gives municipalities zoning authority over fences.
Code enforcement notice with correction period. Remove or modify non-compliant fence. Fines $100 to $500 if not corrected.
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Pottstown's Noise Control Ordinance exempts emergency work and Borough/school/athletic activities. Construction noise must not create a nuisance or annoy a r...
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Pottstown's animal ordinance (Chapter 6, Animals) prohibits animals from disturbing residents through frequent or habitual barking, howling, screeching, yelp...
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Pottstown Borough Noise Control Ordinance (Chapter 6, Part 8) prohibits any noise that endangers health or safety, annoys a reasonable person, or creates a n...
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Aircraft noise is preempted by FAA regulation (49 USC §40103); Pottstown Borough cannot regulate overflight noise from Pottstown Limerick Airport (PTW) or Ph...
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Pottstown Chapter 27 (Zoning) prohibits street or alley use for automobile repair or non-traffic purposes unless authorized. PA Vehicle Code governs general ...
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No Pottstown-specific RV parking ordinance identified beyond PA Motor Vehicle Code and Chapter 27 (Zoning) general standards. Check Chapter 27 or contact Pot...
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