Camden County issues no fence permits. New Jersey towns require a municipal zoning permit before installing a fence. In Cherry Hill Township, a Camden County municipality, a zoning permit is required prior to installation, with a survey showing location, height, material, and setback.
Because zoning is municipal in New Jersey (N.J.S.A. 40:55D), fence permits are issued by your town's zoning or construction office, not by Camden County. Cherry Hill Township states plainly that fences require a zoning permit before installation, and the application must include a survey or aerial photo showing the fence location, the type (wood, chain link, aluminum, vinyl), the height, and the setback from the right-of-way. If a fence sits in an easement, a Hold Harmless Agreement is required. Requirements differ by town, so confirm with your municipal zoning office (Camden City, Cherry Hill, Gloucester Township, Pennsauken, Voorhees, Haddonfield, Winslow) before you build.
Installing without the required municipal permit can trigger stop-work orders and zoning-ordinance penalties from your town's zoning officer. The county has no role in fence permitting.
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