Fence permits are required in North Bergen. A Fence Permit Application is available from the Building/Code Enforcement/Zoning Department at 4233 Kennedy Blvd. Permits must comply with Zoning Ordinance Section 4.8 before installation.
North Bergen requires a fence permit before construction or installation of any fence. The Fence Permit Application is available from the Building/Code Enforcement/Zoning Department at 4233 Kennedy Blvd., North Bergen, NJ 07047, (201) 392-2000. The application must demonstrate compliance with Section 4.8 of the Zoning Ordinance (height limits, finished side, and setback requirements). A property survey confirming lot lines should accompany the permit application. Code Enforcement inspects fences for compliance with the permit. Fees are payable at the Building Department.
Fence without permit: zoning violation, stop-work order, possible mandatory removal.
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