Fort Lee zoning governs fence placement on lot lines, while New Jersey common law and statutes handle disputes about shared maintenance, encroachments, and so-called spite fences.
The Borough does not require neighbor consent for boundary-line fences but enforces setback, height, and sight-triangle rules. Property owners are responsible for ensuring fences sit on their own land, typically confirmed by a current survey. New Jersey courts recognize spite fence claims when fences are erected primarily to annoy neighbors. Disputes over shared fences, maintenance, or removal of encroaching fences are handled in civil court rather than by the Borough.
Encroaching fences may require relocation or removal. Spite fence findings can result in injunctions and damages awarded by the courts.
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