Nashua, NH Fence Regulations: Neighbor Fence Rules (2026)

NRO Sec. 190-44 does not impose a finished-side rule, a neighbor-notice rule, or a cost-sharing obligation; it only regulates height, traffic interference, and Turnpike-adjacent permits. New Hampshire's spite fence statute, RSA 476:1, provides: 'Any fence or other structure in the nature of a fence, unnecessarily exceeding 5 feet in height, erected or maintained for the purpose of annoying the owners or occupants of adjoining property shall be deemed a private nuisance.' RSA 476:2 allows the affected owner an action 'on the case for the damage sustained thereby.' RSA 476:3 provides: 'If judgment is rendered for the plaintiff, the defendant shall cause the removal of the nuisance within 30 days from the date of the judgment, and on failure so to do shall forfeit $10 for each day' to the injured party. RSA Chapter 472 (Partition Fences) addresses cost-sharing for fences between adjoining lands generally connected to agricultural occupancy and is administered by selectmen in towns; the City of Nashua does not designate municipal fence viewers for residential lots. Property line determination is the owner's responsibility, typically through a New Hampshire licensed land surveyor; the Department of Building Safety does not perform surveys.