Fence companyin Chester County

• West Chester Borough

  Fences need the Borough's Fence, Shed and Patio Installation Permit, applied for with a site plan. In the Historic District, the HARB design guidelines say split-rail, chain-link and plastic fences aren't appropriate except at the rear of a lot, and street-front fences should be refined or ornamental. Source

• Westtown Township

  A fence permit is required. Fences can be up to 5 ft within front yard setbacks and 6 ft in side or rear yards, set 6 in. off side and rear property lines with the finished side out. Source

• East Goshen Township

  A permit application with a site plan is required. Front yard fences can be up to 4 ft; side and rear yard fences on homes up to 6 ft. Source

• Thornbury Township (Chester County)

  The township requires a permit to install a fence, with a plot plan and a zoning permit. Source

• Kennett Township

  A fence permit is required for fences over 4 ft in the front yard or over 6 ft in side and rear yards, and for gates across a driveway. Source

• Kennett Square Borough
• East Marlborough Township
• West Marlborough Township
• Tredyffrin Township (Chester County)

  Fence permits go through the township's zoning permit application. Source

• Easttown Township (Chester County)

  A zoning permit is required for a new fence, and removing and reinstalling roughly half or more of an existing fence counts as a replacement. Source

Rules change, so confirm with your municipality before work starts. Before any digging, PA and Delaware law require a call to 811 so underground utilities can be marked.