§ 32-5. General provisions., Chapter 32. Fences, Code of Ordinances, Paulsboro

Solid fences not more than three feet in height above the adjoining surface of the ground within five feet of either side of the same shall be permitted in any areas of the Borough which are zoned residential.

An open fence not more than 48 inches in height above the adjoining surface of the ground within five feet of either side of same shall be permitted in any areas of the Borough which are zoned residential.

No solid fence more than two feet high and no open fence more than three feet high above the adjoining surface of the ground shall be permitted in the front yard area, as defined in the Zoning Ordinance, of any lot; provided, however, that a solid or open fence of not more than six feet may be erected in any residential zone if that fence is not erected along the front yard area of the dwelling or is not erected on any portion of the side yard, from the front street line to the rear building line of the dwelling.

[Amended 9-18-1984 by Ord. No. 0.10A.84]

Editor's Note: See Ch. 80, Zoning.

All fences constructed parallel to the side of any house shall be at least 66 inches away from the nearest part of the side of the house. If passage from the front or street part of the yard to the side and rear parts of the yard in the area between any such fence and the side of the house is to be restricted or controlled, it shall be done by a gate which will permit immediate and easy access to the side and rear parts of the yard in order to extinguish any fires in the house or on the premises.

Unless otherwise agreed to by the adjoining owners of lands, all fences shall be constructed within the property lines of any lot and at least one inch therefrom.

All fences shall be constructed of materials which are new or are neatly painted, shall have no dangerous or injurious sharp points jutting therefrom and shall have no writing thereon or posters or advertising materials pasted thereon.