Essex · about 8 mi from our shop
Fence Installation in Essex, MA
Essex's pool enclosure rule is specific: at least 4 feet high, at least 5 feet from the pool, with self-latching gates, and it applies to existing pools too.
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Fences in Essex
What to know before you start.
In the zoning Wetlands Overlay District, fences are allowed as an accessory use, where buildings aren't.
Farm and horse properties suit board, rail and paddock fencing.
Local rules that can affect your fences project.
Wetlands Overlay District
In the zoning Wetlands Overlay District, fill and buildings are banned, but lawns, gardens and fences are allowed as accessory uses.
Source: Essex Conservation Commission ↗Pool enclosures
Every pool needs an enclosure at least 4 feet high, at least 5 feet from the pool, with self-latching gates, and house doors into the pool area need an alarm. The rule applies to existing pools too.
Source: Essex Bylaws ↗
We check the current requirements for every project before we start.
Can I put a fence in the Wetlands Overlay District?
Yes. Fences are allowed as an accessory use there, even though buildings and fill are not.
Let's talk about your fences in Essex.
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