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Do I need a permit to put up a fence?

Category: Building/Zoning
If the fence is over seven feet in height, a building permit is required. There is no requirement regarding which way the fence faces. The State Building Code, 780 CMR regulates the height of the fence. Fences can be installed close to the property line, as long as no part of it extends over a neighbor’s property.
Updated 7/11/2019 6:57 AM
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