Do I need a permit for fencing?

In the rear yard and along the side yard lines a fence can be as high as 6 ft. 6 inches in height.  A fence can be placed along the property line as long as it is on the homeowner’s property.  The good side of the fence must be facing toward your neighbor.  Within the 35 ft. front yard setback a solid fence (such as stockade, board on board or chain link with the metal slots covered) the allowable height is 3 ft. or 36 inches.  A “see-thru” fence (such as post rail or chain link with open slots) the allowable height is 3 ft. 6 in. or 42 inches.  A fence permit submittal requires a jacket, building subcode, small construction, and a site survey with the fence highlighted on the survey.

* See: Sheds Fences Pools Patios Decks and Driveways handout Sheet (PDF) as stated above for detailed information. 



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1. Do I need a Permit for my shed?
2. Do I need a permit for fencing?
3. Do I need a permit for Decks and/or Patios?
4. Do I need a permit for my pool?