North Jersey fence contractors operate in one of the most densely populated and permit-intensive markets in the country, where every town has its own building department, zoning ordinance, and — often — an HOA layer on top of that. The communities in this market range from the urban density of Newark and Orange, where older housing stock and tight lot lines make property surveys essential before any installation, to the affluent suburban communities of Wayne and Bloomingdale in Passaic County, where aesthetic standards and HOA compliance are a central part of every project. Contractors who thrive in this market know how to navigate multiple simultaneous jurisdictions efficiently and understand that what’s permitted in one town may require a variance in the one next door.
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Anello Fence Company |
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| Address: | 35 Hamburg Turnpike, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403 | ||
| Phone #: | 973-839-4100 | ||
| Website: | http://www.anellofence.com/ | ||
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Academy Fence Company, Inc. |
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| Address: | 119 North Day St, Orange, NJ 07050 | ||
| Phone #: | (973) 674-0600 | ||
| Website: | http://www.academyfence.com | ||
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Jan Fence, Inc. |
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| Address: | 1107 Rt 23 South, Wayne, NJ 07470 | ||
| Phone #: | (973) 694-4055 | ||
| Website: | http://www.janfence.com | ||
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Fences 4 Us |
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| Address: | 94 Monroe St, Newark, NJ 07105 | ||
| Phone #: | (973) 732-1100 | ||
| Website: | http://www.fences4us.com | ||
Newark / North Jersey Zoning & Permit Guide
City of Newark: The Newark Department of Engineering requires a permit for all permanent fence installations. Newark’s older urban neighborhoods have complex lot history — a property survey is strongly recommended before any installation to confirm boundaries.
Essex County (Orange, Bloomingdale area): Orange operates its own building department. Bloomingdale is in Passaic County and has separate requirements. Each municipality across North Jersey maintains independent zoning codes — always confirm the specific town governing your address. See our FAQ on fence permit requirements.
Passaic County (Wayne, Bloomingdale): Wayne and Bloomingdale both require permits for permanent fence installations. Wayne in particular has well-defined residential zoning with strict front-yard height requirements. Many Wayne subdivisions also have covenant restrictions.
Height Standards: Across North Jersey municipalities, rear and side yard fences are generally permitted up to 6 feet and front yard fences up to 4 feet, though specific towns vary.
Pool Safety: New Jersey pool barrier requirements mandate a minimum 48-inch (4-foot) enclosure with self-closing, self-latching gates. Learn more about making your fence pool code compliant.
Utilities: New Jersey law requires calling NJ One Call (811) at least three working days before any digging begins.