Before looking for fence companies in Northampton, PA, you should learn about the process for getting a fence permit and the rules regarding fences for the Township of Northampton.
This article also covers fence installation in Richboro, PA, which is governed by Northampton Township.
We try to keep this information up to date, but we do not represent the Township of Northampton. Always check with the Township for the current requirements for fence permits.
Do you need a permit to build a fence in Northampton Township, PA?
Yes, you need a zoning permit and building permit for any installation or replacement of a fence in Northampton Township.
Do you need a permit to repair a fence in Northampton Township?
Unclear from the guidance on the township website and the Code. Contact the Township for guidance.
Where do you get a fence permit in Northampton Township?
You obtain a zoning permit from the Building and Codes Department by filing a Zoning Permit Application.
You can find the Building and Codes Department at 55 Township Road, Richboro, PA 18954 or call (215) 355-3883.
How much does a fence permit cost in Northampton Township?
A zoning permit for a fence permit costs $25 and a building permit for a fence costs $35, for a total cost of $60.
How high can you build a fence in Northampton Township, PA?
- Fences in side and rear yards are limited to six feet in height.
What are the rules for building a fence in Northampton Township, PA?
The following are the sections of the Code relevant to residential fences. Click here for the updated Code for Northampton Township, PA.
§ 27-1107 Fences.
[Ord. 160, 4/6/1977; as amended by Ord. 210, 5/9/1984; by Ord. 216, 8/8/1984; by Ord. 236, 3/26/1986; by Ord. 375, 12/15/1993; by Ord. 558, 4/27/2011, § 4; and by Ord. 591, 5/24/2017]
1. Authorized fences shall be erected only in the side yards, rear yards or other portion of a lot behind the front building setback line.
[Amended by Ord. No. 611, 8/25/2021]
A. In all residential districts, dwellings that are located on a corner lot are permitted to place privacy fences in the secondary front yard a distance of 1/2 the required front yard setback.
B. To the extent possible as determined by the Zoning Director, existing plantings and vegetation shall be preserved.
2. In all districts, fences up to six feet in height from grade level may be erected as noted above. In addition, the following requirements shall apply:
A. Fence enclosures for swimming pools are required to meet the requirements of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, as amended.
B. (Reserved)
C. Conventional fences required for farm use, agricultural use and related facilities on properties in excess of five acres shall be exempt from the fence regulation of this chapter, except for the height regulation.
D. Required fences for tennis, baseball or softball backstops and similar fences for similar recreational facilities shall be exempt from the regulations of this chapter, provided that such recreational fences are not located closer than 50 feet to any abutting residential property in all residential zoning districts.
E. Any appeals from a decision or other action of the Zoning Officer with respect to fences as covered in this section or other provisions of this chapter may be made to the Zoning Hearing Board under the provisions for variances as covered under § 27-1402, Subsection 3, of this chapter.
3. Fences in the Village Overlay District shall be permitted in accordance with § 22-619, Subsection 7G(2), of the Subdivision and Land Development Chapter, Village Overlay District Design Requirements, which is incorporated herein.