Fair Lawn requires a zoning permit before installing or replacing fences, with applications reviewed for height, location, setback, and material compliance under Chapter 425.
Property owners in Fair Lawn must obtain a zoning permit from the Building Department before erecting, replacing, or substantially altering a fence. Applications require a survey or plot plan showing proposed fence location, materials, height, and property lines. The Construction Code Official reviews plans for compliance with zoning setbacks, sight triangle rules, and material standards. Permit fees are established by Borough resolution. Pool barriers require a separate building permit under the Uniform Construction Code. Work performed without a permit may require removal at the owner's expense.
Unpermitted fence installation results in stop-work orders, fines up to $1,250, and potential mandatory removal at owner expense.
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