Monroe Township (Gloucester County), NJ Fence Regulations: Fence Permit Requirements (2026)

Fence permitting in Monroe Township runs through the construction code article, Chapter 104 Article II, with height limits in the Land Management chapter. Section 74-16 of the fee chapter simply points to § 104-18, which holds the figures.

Under § 104-18 C(1)(a)[6], the fee for residential fences over six feet in height, or used as a pool barrier, is $50. Under § 104-18 C(1)(a)[2], nonresidential fences over six feet in height are charged on the estimated cost of the work at $34 per $1,000, and the applicant must submit cost data produced by the architect or engineer of record, a recognized estimating firm or the contractor. A bona fide contractor's bid, if available, has to be submitted, and the enforcing agency makes the final decision on estimated cost. The fence fee schedule names fences only when they exceed six feet or serve as a pool barrier.

The zoning side is § 175-100. Fences, walls or screening used in place of a fence have a maximum height of six feet in the side and rear yard and four feet in the front yard, and they cannot sit in any required sight triangle. Construction must be in keeping with the character of the district, keep maintenance to a minimum, and avoid creating a hazard. Section 175-100 D says it does not repeal other Township ordinances with fence specifications, such as the swimming pool and junkyard ordinances. For pools, § 175-145 C requires every pool to meet § 305, 'Barrier Requirements,' of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (2018) as adopted at N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.14.

Separately, § 175-3 A requires a zoning permit from the Township Zoning Officer for the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion or installation of a structure or building, and exterior work extending outside the principal structure comes with a sealed land survey. Section 74-36 sets residential zoning permit fees starting at $50. Confirm with the Zoning Officer before building any fence in Monroe Township.