Bergenfield requires all fences be erected within the owner's property lines, never encroach on public right-of-way, and remain in safe, sound, upright condition at all times.
Bergenfield's local code establishes specific neighbor-facing requirements for fences. All fences must be erected within the property lines, and no fence may encroach on any public right-of-way. Owners are obligated to keep fences in a safe, sound, and upright condition. The required survey sketch ensures location relative to neighbors is verified before installation. Disputes about exact boundary lines are private civil matters, but encroachment onto a neighbor's property or the public right-of-way violates the Borough's code.
Encroaching or unmaintained fences may trigger code enforcement notices, required relocation, or removal at the owner's expense.
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