Norfolk County has no county-level fence height limits. Fence height is regulated by each municipality through local zoning bylaws.
Norfolk County government does not regulate fence heights. Each city and town in the county sets its own fence height limits through zoning bylaws. Typical Massachusetts municipality standards: 4 feet maximum in front yards, 6 feet in side and rear yards, with possible exceptions for corner lots (sight-line clearance). Heights may vary by zoning district (residential vs. commercial). Contact your local building department or zoning board of appeals for specific limits.
No county enforcement. Municipal zoning fines: typically $50–$300 per day; may require removal of non-compliant fence.
Wellesley, MA
Wellesley allows garage conversions to ADUs under Wellesley Zoning Bylaw §5.13 (as amended April 15, 2025 by Article 40.1) consistent with Section 8 of the M...
Wellesley, MA
Wellesley regulates ADUs under Section 5.13 of the Wellesley Zoning Bylaw. At the April 2025 Annual Town Meeting, Wellesley adopted Article 40.1 to amend its...
Wellesley, MA
Wellesley's Building Department exempts one-story sheds/accessory buildings of 100 square feet or less from a building permit, but they must still comply wit...
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