The county issues no fence permits. Whether you need one, and the fee, is decided by your Montgomery County municipality under the PA Municipalities Planning Code. Many townships require a zoning permit before a fence is installed.
Because Pennsylvania counties do not administer zoning or building permits for private fences, there is no county fence permit in Montgomery County. The PA Municipalities Planning Code authorizes each municipality's governing body to regulate the erection and construction of structures, and to require permits. Practice varies: some townships require a zoning permit and a location survey for any fence; others exempt short fences. Abington Township, for example, allows a fence within five feet of the property line only with a permit. Apply through your borough or township building/zoning office, not the county courthouse.
Installing a fence without a required municipal permit can result in a stop-work order, an after-the-fact permit at a higher fee, and daily fines under the local zoning ordinance until the fence is permitted or removed.
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Norristown, PA
Norristown Chapter 229 (Peace and Good Order) prohibits loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that annoys, disturbs, injures, or endangers others. Gatherings m...
Norristown, PA
Norristown Chapter 229 prohibits construction activity (hauling, excavation, demolition, equipment) between 7:30 PM–7:00 AM Mon–Fri, and 8:00 PM–9:00 AM Sat–...
Norristown, PA
Norristown Chapter 103 (Animals) governs barking dogs and is supplemental to PA Dog Law (3 P.S. §459). Animal Control Officer position established. Violation...
Norristown, PA
Aircraft noise is federally preempted. Norristown has no local aircraft noise ordinance. Located in Montgomery County, approximately 15 miles from Philadelph...
Norristown, PA
Vehicles used for recreational purposes may park on Norristown streets for no more than 48 hours. This applies to RVs and similar recreational vehicles class...
Norristown, PA
No person shall park any commercial vehicle upon any Norristown street, alley, or highway. Exceptions include active deliveries, utility work, emergency vehi...
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