A.

No fences shall be erected within the township without the owner of the premises or his or her representative making application for a permit for same.

B.

Application for such fences shall be made, in writing, to the construction official, and shall set forth the following information:

1.

The owner and address of the premises where the fence is to be erected;

2.

A description and specifications of the fence, including size, height, dimensions, material and size and percentage of openings;

3.

A sketch or plan of the fence;

4.

If deemed necessary by the construction official, a certified plot plan or survey of the premises in question shall be submitted which shall show abutting streets and the nearest intersection, and shall approximately indicate the location of structures within ten (10) feet of the fence. The construction official shall have the right to refer review to the planning board;

C.

The fee for such permit shall be ten dollars ($10.00) per each one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of cost with a minimum fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

D.

Any existing deed restrictions are not to be superseded by this section.

E.

Fences accessory to farm operations are exempt from the requirements of this chapter with respect to permit, fee, construction or materials. This exemption shall not extend to that percentage of farm property set aside for residential purposes, as determined by the planning board.

F.

These fence regulations shall not apply to the erection of an open wire fence within a publicly owned park, playground or school premises if the need for such a fence for such use as athletic fields is demonstrated to and approved by the construction official.

(Prior code § 13-11.1)

Fences on residential lots may be erected as hereinafter set forth:

A.

Fences shall be no closer than one foot to the township road, street or right-of-way.

B.

Fences not exceeding thirty-six (36) inches in height above ground level may be erected between the township road, street or right-of-way and the building line.

C.

A private residential swimming pool area must be surrounded by a fence at least four feet, but no more than six feet in height.

D.

A tennis court area may be surrounded by a fence a maximum of fifteen (15) feet in height; such fence shall be set back from any lot line the distance required for accessory buildings in the zoning district.

E.

Front fences on corner properties shall not be constructed of materials that would block the view of vehicular traffic at the intersection and shall comply with the requirements of the site triangle easement of Section 16.32.040.

F.

Fences must be maintained by the owner and kept in alignment, and shall be maintained in a safe, sound and upright condition and in accordance with the approved plan on file with the construction official.

G.

All fences must be erected within the property limits, and no fence shall be erected so as to encroach upon a public right-of-way.

H.

All permitted fences shall be situated on a lot in such a manner that the finished side of the fence shall face adjacent properties. No fence shall be erected of any material or in any manner which may be dangerous to persons or animals, except that these provisions shall not apply to farms, provided the fences are set back from any street line at least ten (10) feet, and except further that requirements of state or federal regulations shall prevail.

I.

A dog run area may have fencing a maximum of six feet in height, provided such area is located in rear yard areas only and is set back from any lot line at least ten (10) feet.

(Prior code § 13-11.2)

A.

Fences shall be no closer than ten (10) feet to a township road, street or right-of-way.

B.

Fences shall not be less than four feet in height and shall be of a material acceptable to the planning board.

(Prior code § 13-11.3)

Sight triangle easements shall be required at intersections, in addition to the specified right-of-way widths, in which no grading, planting or structure shall be erected or maintained more than twenty-four (24) inches above the street centerline, except for street signs, fire hydrants and light standards. The sight triangle is defined as that area outside of the street right-of-way which is bounded by the intersecting street lines and the straight line connecting sight points, one each located on the two intersecting street centerlines:

A.

Arterial streets at three hundred (300) feet.

B.

Collector streets at two hundred (200) feet.

C.

Local streets at ninety (90) feet.

Where the intersecting streets are both arterials, both collectors or one arterial and one collector, two overlapping sight triangles will be required, formed by connecting the sight point noted above with a sight point ninety (90) feet on the intersecting street. Such easement dedication shall be expressed on the plat or plan as follows: "Sight triangle easement deeded for purposes provided for and expressed in the Land Development Code of East Greenwich Township, Section 16.32.040."

(Prior code § 13-11.4)

Retaining wall structures greater than five feet in height are permitted accessory structures in all residential zones in accordance with the following:

1.

Retaining wall structures shall be setback a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet from principle residential structures.

2.

Retaining wall structures shall be setback a minimum distance of twenty (20) feet from residential development boundary lines.

(Ord. No. 4-2022, § 1, 4-12-2022)