Mahwah requires a zoning permit application for all new and replacement fences before installation begins anywhere in the township.
All new fences and replacements of existing fences in Mahwah must obtain a zoning permit from the Township before installation. Applicants submit a zoning application with a property survey showing the fence location, height, and materials. The Zoning Officer reviews compliance with Chapter 24 height and setback rules. Installation without an approved permit can trigger a stop-work order and require removal. Fence replacements following the same line and height typically still require permitting.
Stop-work orders, removal at owner expense, zoning fines.
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