Before checking with fence companies in Quakertown, PA you should research the process for getting a fence permit in Quakertown and the rules regarding fences for Quakertown Borough.
We try to keep this information up to date, but we do not represent Quakertown Borough. Always check with the Borough for the current requirements for fence permits.
Do you need a permit to build a fence in Quakertown Borough, PA?
Yes, you need a permit for any installation of a fence in Quakertown Borough.
Do you need a permit to repair a fence in the Quakertown Borough?
Unclear from the Code so you should contact a Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer to discuss your particular situation.
Where do you get a fence permit in Quakertown Borough?
You obtain a fence permit from the Building and Zoning Department by filing of a zoning application prior to any construction taking place.
You can find the Building and Zoning Department at 35 N. Third Street Quakertown, PA 18951 or call 215-536-5001.
How much does a fence permit cost in Quakertown Borough?
A fence permit costs for a fence under six feet costs $100.
How high can you build a fence in Quakertown Borough, PA?
- Fences are limited to six feet in height in rear and side yards. Fences in front yards shall not exceed three feet.
What are the rules for building a fence in Quakertown Borough, PA?
The following are the sections of the Municipal Code relevant to fences. Click here for the updated Municipal Code of Quakertown Borough, PA.
§ 318 Accessory Uses.
[Ord. 983, 3/4/1992, § 3.18; as amended by Ord. 1000, 9/1/1993, § 1; and by Ord. 1004, 7/6/1994]
3. O. Residential Accessory Building, Structure or Use. Permitted residential accessory buildings, structures or uses include:
(1) Parking Spaces and Garages. Shall comply with Part 6.
(2) Fences and Walls.
(a) Fences and walls in the required side and rear yard areas shall not exceed six feet in height (except tennis court fences, which shall not exceed 10 feet in height) and shall be no closer than the lot line or easement line.
(b) Fences or walls placed in the required front yard and along any street line shall not exceed three feet in height and shall be no closer than the property line.
§ 314.1 Pedestrian-Oriented, Mixed-Use Overlay District.
[Ord. 1198, 2/6/2013]
7. D. Screening.
(1) All wall-mounted mechanical, electrical, communication, and service equipment, including satellite dishes and vent pipes, shall be screened from public view by parapets, walls, fences, landscaping, or other approved means.
(2) All rooftop mechanical equipment and other appurtenances shall be concealed by or integrated within the roof form or screened from view at ground level or nearby streets. The following, when above the roofline, require screening: stairwells, elevator shafts, air-conditioning units, large vents, heat pumps and mechanical equipment. Additional height caused by such equipment shall not be included as part of the measured building height.
(3) Parking lots visible from a street shall be screened by a three-foot-high wall/fence or plantings. Parking lots adjacent to a residential use, excluding bed-and-breakfast establishments, live-work units, and mixed-use residential/nonresidential uses, shall be screened by a six-foot-high wall/fence or plantings, unless such wall/fence is located within the required front yard, in which case such wall or fence shall be four feet in height. The required screening, consisting of a wall/fence or plantings, shall be located within a five-foot-wide planting area. Recommended plant material for parking lot screening is provided in Appendix B of this chapter[3] Screening shall include:
(a) Hedges, installed at 36 inches in height (to accommodate required three-foot screen for lots visible from a street); or
(b) Mixed planting (trees and shrubs); or
(c) Wall sections, with no wall break of more than nine feet, and landscaping to provide a continuous screen.
(4) Service and loading areas must be visually screened from street and pedestrian ways. For new construction, service and loading areas must be behind the building. Loading docks shall be to the side and/or rear of buildings.
E. Exterior Lighting.
All exterior lighting shall be designed to prevent glare onto adjacent properties. Pedestrian pathways need to be clearly marked and well lit. Lighting should be sufficient for security and identification without allowing light to trespass onto adjacent sites. The height of fixtures shall be a maximum of 20 feet for parking lots and 14 feet for pedestrian walkways. Exterior light fixtures shall complement the architectural style of buildings; wall-mounted fixtures shall be considered as part of the front facade composition.
F. Refuse Areas.
The storage of refuse shall be provided inside the building(s) or within an outdoor area enclosed by either walls or opaque fencing. Any refuse area outside of the building shall be designed to be architecturally compatible with the building(s), shall not be located in the front of the building, and shall be entirely screened by a fence or enclosure which is at least six feet high. Appropriate containers shall be provided so refuse does not blow around or get torn up by animals and litter the street.
