Chester County PA issues no fence permit. Your borough or township does. Many now require a zoning permit for any fence, plus a building permit for taller fences. West Goshen Township requires a zoning permit for all fences and a building permit at 8 feet or more.
There is no county fence permit in Chester County. Under the MPC, permitting is handled by each municipality. Rules differ, so check your township. West Goshen Township adopted Ordinance 6-2022 and 12-2024 requiring a zoning permit for every fence, to keep fences out of the public right-of-way and clear-sight triangle at intersections; a building permit is also needed once a fence reaches 8 feet. Contact your municipal zoning office before installing to learn fees and required setbacks from the right-of-way.
Installing a fence without a required zoning permit can trigger a stop-work order, a fine, and a requirement to remove or relocate the fence, per the municipal ordinance.
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