Fence permits are required in Hoboken from the Construction Code Office and Zoning Officer. The Zoning Officer may issue revocable 5-year licenses for fence erection. Construction Code Office is at 94 Washington St. A property survey must support permit applications.
Chapter 196 (Zoning) and the NJ Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23) require permits for fence construction in Hoboken. Applications are reviewed by the Zoning Officer, who is authorized to grant revocable 5-year licenses for erecting fences and related structures. The Construction Code Office is located at Hoboken City Hall, 94 Washington St., Construction Official Mario Patruno at (201) 420-2000. A property survey confirming lot boundaries must be submitted with permit applications. Permit fees are typically $25–$75. Fence repairs to existing legal fences typically do not require new permits.
Fence installed without permit: zoning violation, stop-work order, possible mandatory removal, and fines.
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