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Fencing

General Property Fencing Requirements:

  1. Maximum height for fencing is 6 feet.
  2. Fence can go on property lines with the following exceptions:
    • If property is a corner lot, fence may not obstruct the clear site triangle
    • If there are wetlands, easements, deed restricted open space or any other dead restrictions, fencing can go up to but not encroach into these areas.
  3. Fencing for pools & spas must adhere to the 2009 IRC requirements in addition to the required permit and inspections.

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Buckingham Township

Township Office
4613 Hughesian Drive
P.O. Box 413
Buckingham, PA 18912

Phone : (215) 794-8834
Fax : (215) 794-8837
contact@buckinghampa.org

Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

Police Department

Non-Emergency : (215) 794-8813
Emergency : 9-1-1
Fax : (215) 794-9081

Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM

Building & Codes Department

Phone : (215) 794-8836

Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM

Water & Wastewater Department

Emergency : (215) 794-8854

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