Hedges running parallel to the front or side property lines may be erected, altered or reconstructed to a height not to exceed three feet above ground level in the front yard area toward which the front entrance of any dwelling in a residential zone faces.

For interior lots in a residential zone (see fence location details) fences, walls and hedges running parallel to side or rear property lines may be erected, altered or reconstructed to a height not exceeding six feet above ground level when located in the side or rear yards of any lot at a point even with or to the rear of the front building line.

For corner lots in a residential zone (see fence location detail) fences, walls and hedges greater than three feet in height and not exceeding six feet in height may be located no closer than 10 feet to the front property line along that portion of the lot frontage (sometimes referred to as a front/side) where the front door or main entrance to the dwelling is not located or facing and behind or even with the building line extended to the front property line of the side street.

Note: The fence location details may be found on file in the Borough Offices.

Fences and hedges running parallel to the side or rear yard lines may be erected, altered or reconstructed to a height not to exceed six feet when located in the side or rear yards of any dwelling in a residential zone at any point to the rear of the rear building line.

The foregoing restrictions shall not be applied so as to prevent the erection of any open wire fence not exceeding 10 feet above ground level anywhere within a public park, public playground, municipal or school premises.

All fences, walls and hedges must be erected within the property lines, and no fence, wall or hedge shall be erected so as to encroach upon a public right-of-way.

All fences, walls and hedges shall be maintained in a safe, sound and upright condition and present a uniform appearance.

Fences on property bordering crosswalks that bisect two residential properties shall not exceed six feet in height on the side of the property adjoining the crosswalk. Fencing must be set back at least two feet from the crosswalk.

The height of the fence shall be measured from a point on the ground directly under the fence to the highest point on the fence above the ground reference.

The maximum height indicated above shall not apply to any fencing within 10 feet of the periphery of any private wading or swimming pool. Such fencing shall be in no case less than four feet in height.

When a fence, as constructed, shall have a finished side as compared to an unfinished or inside surface, the finished or public side shall face outward.

Obstruction of View. No fence shall be situated in such a manner that would obstruct the view of vehicular or pedestrian traffic at any intersection or crosswalk.

Sight Triangles. Nothing in this section shall supersede the mandatory sight triangle requirements as found elsewhere in this chapter.

Design. Fences, walls or other similar dividing structures shall not be more than 90% solid in every linear foot. Such fences shall include, but not be limited to: board-on-board fences, basket weave fences, and other such similar style partially open fence designs.

Barbed Wire. The use of barbed wire in any manner in the construction of any fence is expressly prohibited in all zones.

Fences and walls should not be located in any required sight triangle or within the front yard setback as set forth herein.