All fences and walls require zoning permits and building permits where applicable.

The face or finished side of a fence or wall shall face the adjacent properties or street.

No fence or wall shall be so constructed or installed so as to constitute a hazard to traffic or safety.

Chain-link fences are prohibited in residential and commercial districts. Vinyl-coated chain-link fencing shall be permitted in industrial districts only.

Fences shall be of a consistent and ornamental nature. Permitted materials include wrought iron, wood, tubular metal, vinyl, or similar high-quality materials.

No fence or wall shall be constructed with barbed wire, metal spikes or other such dangerous material or constructed in such manner as to be dangerous to animals or humans. Electrical devices hazardous to human life are prohibited on all fences.

Notwithstanding the provisions herein, if it is demonstrated that a retaining wall of a height greater than the maximum permitted height is deemed necessary by the Borough Engineer, said retaining wall shall be exempt from the height regulations herein.

Fences surrounding the perimeter of private tennis courts, basketball courts, or similar recreation areas shall be exempt from the above height requirements and may be constructed with chain-link style fencing. Said fence shall not exceed 12 feet in height above ground level and shall not be closer than two feet to any side or rear property line nor be located in any required front yard.

Walls up to three feet in height used as retaining walls or for landscaping purposes or fences up to three feet in height shall be permitted in all yards. Walls may be topped with ornamental metal fencing that is a minimum of 50% open; however, the overall height shall not exceed a maximum height of four feet in the front yard or six feet in the side and rear yards.

The maximum permitted fence height in rear and side yards shall be six feet in height, up to and behind the front facade of the principal building.

The maximum permitted fence height in the front yard shall be four feet. Such fence shall be of open or semi-open construction with a minimum of 50% open area. In the case of corner lots, fences along the secondary frontage of a corner lot may be a maximum of six feet in height, where the site triangle for vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic is not obstructed. The primary frontage shall be defined as the street where the primary entrance is located and the narrower of the two lot lines that front on a street.

Fences are not permitted in front yards.

A maximum fence height of six feet shall be permitted along side and rear property lines. Such fences may be of solid, open or semi-open construction.

Where a commercial district abuts a residential property or district, a six-foot tall solid fence shall be provided along the abutting property line.

A maximum fence height of eight feet shall be permitted along all property lines.

Vinyl-coated chain-link fences are permitted within the Industrial District, pursuant to the maximum height standards herein.

Where an industrial district abuts a residential property or district, a solid fence, at least six feet in height, shall be provided along the abutting property line.

Every private swimming pool shall be completely surrounded by a fence or wall not less than four feet in height, and no more than six feet in height. Fences or walls enclosing a pool shall be a minimum distance of five feet from the outside edge of the swimming pool. A dwelling house or accessory building may be used as part of such enclosure. All gates and doors opening through the fence shall be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device for keeping the gates or door securely closed at all times when not in use.