North Bergen's Zoning Ordinance Section 4.8 requires the finished side of a fence to face away from the owner's building (toward neighbors and the street). Adjacent owner notification is good practice before installation. Shared fence maintenance is equal under NJ common law.
Section 4.8 of North Bergen's Zoning Ordinance explicitly states that 'the finished side of a fence shall face away from the building' — meaning the finished/decorative side must face toward the street or neighboring properties. This is enforced through the permit process. Adjacent property owners should be notified before installation near shared boundary lines. Shared fence costs and maintenance responsibilities are generally equal under NJ common law. Fence disputes can be adjudicated in North Bergen Municipal Court. Encroachment on neighboring property requires mandatory removal. Contact the Zoning Department at (201) 392-2000.
Fence with finished side facing wrong direction: correction required. Encroachment: mandatory removal.
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