It is the purpose of this chapter to prevent safety hazards
created by fences which obstruct the view of motorists, to protect
the public from unsound or improperly maintained fences, to maintain
and improve upon the appearance of the community.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
following meanings:
FENCE
An artificial constructed barrier of wood, masonry, stone,
wire, metal or other manufactured or natural material (including shrubbery
hedges) or combination of materials erected for the enclosure of land
and/or dividing one piece of land from another.
FRONT YARD
An open, unoccupied space (unless occupied by a use or structure
permitted by this chapter or other Borough regulation) extending across
the full width of any lot and lying between the street right-of-way
and the nearest building on such lot.
RECREATIONAL FACILITY ENCLOSURE
A fence that encloses tennis courts, basketball courts, handball
courts and other recreational areas, which are substantially similar
and which are designed to contain balls and other objects.
No fence shall be erected within the Borough without a permit.
Applications for fence permits shall be made, in writing, to the Building
Inspector of the Borough of Prospect Park in a form approved by the
Building Inspector and shall include but not be limited to the following
information:
A. Name and address of owner, and address of premises where the fence
is to be erected (if different).
B. A description and specification of the fence, including size, height,
color, dimensions, materials, gate detail (including locking or latching
mechanisms) and percentage of opening in fence.
C. The fee for such permit shall be $50.
[Amended 9-24-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-6]
Any person wishing to appeal the decision of the Building Inspector
with regard to either granting a permit allowing for the construction
of a fence or denying a permit application seeking approval to construct
a fence shall be given the right to appeal that decision to the Zoning
Board of Adjustment of the Borough of Prospect Park.