Montgomery County restricts no fence materials. Bans on barbed wire, electric, or chain-link fencing in certain districts, if any, come from your borough or township zoning code under the PA Municipalities Planning Code.
The county has no ordinance on what a fence is made of. Under the PA Municipalities Planning Code, each municipality may regulate the use and construction of structures, so any prohibition on barbed wire, razor wire, or electrified fencing in residential districts is a local rule found in your borough or township zoning code. Some Montgomery County municipalities also require the finished (smooth) side of a fence to face the neighbor and may restrict certain materials to non-residential zones. Because there is no uniform county list, verify the permitted and prohibited materials for your zoning district with your municipality before buying fencing.
A prohibited material such as barbed or electric wire in a residential zone is enforced by the municipality with a violation notice, an order to remove or replace, and daily fines under the local ordinance.
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