Bergenfield requires a fence permit from the Construction Official, with Zoning Officer approval, for any fence taller than 2 feet 6 inches above grade, plus a property survey sketch.
Under the Borough of Bergenfield's land development code, a permit must be obtained from the Construction Official after approval of the Zoning Officer for the erection, alteration, or reconstruction of any fence with a height of more than two feet six inches above grade. The application is filed on Construction Code Department forms accompanied by a sketch on a property survey indicating the proposed location and dimensions. The fee for a new fence or repair permit is $50, while fences over six feet require a $60 fee.
Erecting a fence without the required permit can result in stop-work orders, fines, and required removal of the unpermitted fence.
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