Galloway Township requires the finished side of a fence to face outward toward the neighbor or street, and fences must stay 20 feet back from the front property line. New Jersey treats a fence on the boundary as a shared responsibility between owners.
Under Chapter 233, a residential fence must present its finished (smooth) side outward, so the neighbor sees the polished face rather than posts and rails. Fences must also maintain a 20-foot setback from the front property line. Galloway's zoning rules govern placement, height, and material; boundary and cost-sharing disputes between neighbors are handled under New Jersey common law and the state's fence statutes rather than by the township. Owners are encouraged to confirm the property line by survey before building on or near it.
A fence with the finished side facing inward or built inside the front setback is a zoning violation; Code Enforcement can require the owner to reverse, move, or remove it.
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