Doylestown Borough requires all fences be erected within the owner's property lines. No encroachment on public rights-of-way. Pennsylvania has no shared fence cost statute. Disputes typically handled through civil courts.
Doylestown Borough requires that all fences and screens be erected within the property lines. No fence or screen shall be erected or planted so as to encroach upon a public right-of-way. Pennsylvania does not have a shared fence cost statute like some other states, so there is no legal requirement for neighbors to split the cost of a boundary fence. Property line disputes should be resolved through a survey. The Borough's sight triangle rules at corner lots affect both neighbors equally. If a neighbor's fence encroaches on your property, the remedy is typically a civil matter. The Borough Code Enforcement can address fences that violate height, placement, or permit requirements.
Encroachment on public right-of-way enforced by Borough. Property line disputes handled civilly.
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