Camden County sets no retaining-wall rule. Retaining walls are governed by your municipality's zoning ordinance and by the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, which generally requires a construction permit for walls over a set height (commonly 4 feet). Check your local building department.
Retaining-wall requirements in Camden County come from two municipal-level sources, not the county. First, your town's zoning ordinance may control wall height, setback, and drainage. Second, the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (adopted statewide under N.J.A.C. 5:23 and enforced by your local construction official) typically requires a construction permit for retaining walls above a threshold height and for walls supporting a surcharge. Towns such as Cherry Hill treat walls alongside fences in Section 506 and prohibit installations that impede natural water flow or disturb underground utilities. Because both the zoning limit and the building-code threshold are enforced locally, confirm the exact height that triggers a permit with your municipal building department before you dig.
Enforced by the municipal construction official and zoning officer. Building without a required Uniform Construction Code permit can lead to stop-work orders and penalties under N.J.A.C. 5:23.
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