Montgomery County sets no fence-height rule. Each of the county's 62 boroughs and townships sets its own limits under the PA Municipalities Planning Code. Typical local caps are about 4 ft in front yards and 6 ft in rear and side yards.
Pennsylvania counties do not do land-use zoning, so there is no countywide fence-height ordinance in Montgomery County. Authority comes from the PA Municipalities Planning Code (MPC, Act 247 of 1968), which lets the governing body of each municipality regulate the size, height and location of structures. Fence limits are therefore found in your borough or township zoning code. For example, Abington Township generally limits fences to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in other yards, while Lower Merion allows up to 8 feet for certain fences. Always confirm the exact figure with your own municipality's zoning officer.
Enforcement is municipal. Building without a required permit or exceeding the local height limit typically triggers a zoning notice of violation, a stop-work order, and daily fines set by your borough or township.
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