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fence permits

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THE PERMIT PROCESS


Please apply for your fence permit using the information below. 

  

Ensure you have all of the following items as applicable to submit for an accessory structure permit. 


   You will need to upload the following documents with your permit application:

  1. Permit Application
  2. Site plan 

               - Legal Description (lot, block, subdivision) 

               - North arrow and scale 

               - Property lines and lot dimensions 

               - All easements 

               - Proposed structure and all existing buildings 

               - Driveways and sidewalk dimensions 

               - Existing and proposed location of utility poles, pad mounted transformers

       3. Description of material to be used and height of fence. 

      

     


You will upload all of the above documents after completing the registration on the permit portal as described to the right. 


DOWNLOAD PERMIT APPLICATION (HERE)

Using the portal button below, please follow the steps below for accessory structure permit.


Click Residential or Commerical

         --> Next Step

Click Renovation --> Next Step

  • Fill in all fields and ensure to choose CITY OF NEWARK as the jurisdiction.  --> Next Step
  • You will be required to enter a description of the project in the box at the top. 
  • Click "Fence"     
  • Ensure to enter the full VALUATION of the project as well as filling in each field. 

        --> Next Step ---> Create Project


* Fees will be added once a permit is received if they are not automatically calculated and will need to be paid before plans are sent to plan review. 


At this time, you need to submit the required documents

Click Review Project

Click First Review  

Click Upload Documents for Review.


Upload all documents listed in the required documents listed to the left. 


Permit Portal

fence inspections

  • Fence Final

 
 

Please note that this is a general list of what inspections these projects generally require, however some permits may require additional inspections. As always, re-inspections will require additional fees. 

§ A3.009Fence permit.

Fence permit fee: $100.00.

 

24.9.3 Fences
24.9.3.1 Fences or Hedges in the required front yard of any nonresidential district shall not exceed three feet (3') in height and shall be at least 50% open.
24.9.3.2 No fence shall exceed eight feet (8') in height.
24.9.3.3 Fences shall be constructed of customary urban fencing materials and shall be aesthetically consistent with buildings and fences in the area.
24.9.3.4 All fences require permits.

(Ordinance A-358 adopted 7/16/09; Ordinance A-377 adopted 7/21/11)

Examples of supporting documents

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