Newark requires a zoning permit for fence installation under Ch. 29:6 and Title XLI. Fences over 6 feet or retaining walls over 4 feet need a NJ Uniform Construction Code permit per N.J.A.C. 5:23.
All fence installations in Newark require a zoning permit obtainable from the permit office at City Hall (920 Broad Street, Room B13). Standard residential fences up to 6 feet in rear/side yards and 4 feet in front yards require a zoning permit only. Fences exceeding the maximum height or retaining walls over 4 feet in height require a full construction permit under the NJ Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23) and may need engineered plans from a licensed professional. The zoning office reviews proposed materials, location, and compliance with setback requirements before issuing a permit. Contact the Newark Zoning Office at (973) 733-6400 for application details.
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