Manchester-by-the-Sea · about 8 mi from our shop
Fence Installation in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
In the village historic district, the HDC guidelines favor narrow pickets scaled to the house and don't allow plastic fences visible from the street.
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Fences in Manchester
What to know before you start.
Near wetlands and the coast, fences are structures under the town's regulations and can't go within 50 feet.
On ledge, posts sometimes need to be drilled and pinned. We plan for it.
Local rules that can affect your fences project.
50-foot no-build zone
No structures within 50 feet, and structures explicitly include patios, stone walls, terraces, steps, fences, pools and sheds.
Source: Manchester Wetlands Regulations (amended 2021) ↗Village historic district
Exterior changes visible from a public way in the Manchester Historic District need a Certificate of Appropriateness. At-grade walks and driveways are exempt. The guidelines favor narrow pickets and don't allow plastic fences visible from the street.
Source: Manchester HDC Guidelines (2023) ↗
We check the current requirements for every project before we start.
Can I use a vinyl fence in Manchester's historic district?
Not if it's visible from a public way. The HDC guidelines don't allow plastic fences there.
Let's talk about your fences in Manchester.
Estimates are free. We'll call you back to set up a time to see the property.