Fence rules in Rostraver

Rostraver is in Westmoreland County.

Permit

Rostraver's fences page says no permit is required if the fence is no higher than 6 feet along the sides and rear of the property and 4 feet along the front. A building permit is required if a side or rear fence is 6 feet to 6 feet 6 inches.

Height limits

In the township's residential and agricultural districts the maximum is 6.5 feet on the sides and rear and 4 feet in front, though a front fence may be 6 feet at the building line. Business districts allow 6.5 feet and industrial districts allow 10 feet.

Pool barrier

Pennsylvania pool barrier rules call for a barrier at least 48 inches high, measured on the side facing away from the pool, with a self-closing, self-latching gate that swings away from the pool. If the latch release is on the pool side it must be at least 54 inches off the ground. Municipalities can adopt their own changes, so confirm with yours. Read our pool fence guide.

Source: Rostraver Township fences

Rules change and HOAs add their own, so we confirm what applies to your address before anything is built. Call us at 412-337-1039.

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