Taunton requires a permit for fence installation per the city's Permit FAQ. Applications are submitted to the Planning Department per §440-711. Fences must not restrict view to oncoming traffic per §350-3 and must be properly maintained per §350-4.
The MA State Building Code (780 CMR) is uniform statewide - municipalities cannot modify it. Standard residential fences under 6 feet are often exempt from building permits but zoning permits may be required. Fences over 6 feet, retaining walls, and masonry fences typically require building permits. Pool fences must meet code. Historic district commissions may require approval. Property surveys recommended for boundary fences.
Unpermitted construction: stop-work order. May require removal. Retroactive permit with penalty fees.
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Taunton adopted a comprehensive noise ordinance (Chapter 315) on November 2, 2021, prohibiting preventable and unnecessary noise. Noise that annoys or distur...
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Taunton restricts construction, demolition, alteration, and repair of buildings to 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM under Chapter 315. Work outside these hours requires a ...
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Taunton's noise ordinance Chapter 315 prohibits keeping any animal or bird that causes frequent or long-continued sounds plainly audible within a noise-sensi...
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Taunton enforces street parking regulations under its traffic ordinances. Parking lot landscaping is required for lots of 10+ spaces under the zoning code. T...
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Taunton regulates commercial vehicle parking through traffic and zoning ordinances. Commercial vehicles must comply with general parking rules and zoning dis...
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Taunton's zoning ordinance Chapter 440 regulates off-street parking and driveways. Rear yard parking areas must be at least 5 feet from adjoining property li...
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