Wenham · about 3 mi from our shop
Fence Installation in Wenham, MA
Boundary fences up to 8 feet appear to be allowed in Wenham, but view-blocking fences are limited to 36 inches within 20 feet of the street. That's from a third-party copy of the zoning bylaw, so we confirm with the building department.
Fences in Wenham
What to know before you start.
On Main Street, fences likely need Historic District Commission review.
Estate and farm properties often suit post-and-rail or board fencing. We match the fence to the property.
Recent fences by our crew around the North Shore. See more of our work.
Local rules that can affect your fences project.
Main Street historic district
The Wenham Historic District runs along Main Street from the Beverly line to the Hamilton line. At-grade terraces, walks and driveways are excluded from review, but walls and fences aren't on the exclusion list, so they likely need a Certificate of Appropriateness.
Source: Wenham Historic District Bylaw ↗Fence heights
Boundary fences up to 8 feet appear to be allowed, but view-blocking fences are limited to 36 inches within 20 feet of the street. This is from a third-party copy of the zoning bylaw, so confirm with the building department.
Source: Wenham zoning (third-party copy) ↗
We check the current requirements for every project before we start.
How tall can a fence be near the street in Wenham?
View-blocking fences appear to be limited to 36 inches within 20 feet of the street. We confirm the current rule with the town.
Let's talk about your fences in Wenham.
Estimates are free. We'll call you back to set up a time to see the property.