Paramus requires a zoning permit before installing or replacing a fence. Applications go through the Building Department at 1 Jockish Square and must show fence location, height, and materials on a property survey.
Before installing any fence in Paramus, property owners must apply for a zoning permit through the Borough Building Department. The application requires a property survey showing the proposed fence location, height, and materials, along with an indication of which side faces neighboring properties (the finished or good side must face outward). Permits are reviewed against Chapter 429 zoning standards including yard placement, height limits, and corner sight-triangle restrictions. Permits are issued only after compliance is confirmed; work performed without a permit is subject to stop-work orders.
Installing a fence without a permit can trigger a stop-work order, mandatory removal, and zoning fines. Owners may be required to retroactively apply, pay fees, and modify noncompliant work.
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