Fence Installation Permits in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, Connecticut

Fence Installation · Lower Connecticut River Valley County, Connecticut

In Lower Connecticut River Valley County, a Fence Installation under 6 sq ft generally does not require a building permit. At or above 6 sq ft, a permit is required.

Middletown's own zoning FAQ states directly that fences up to 6 feet in height may be erected along the rear boundary, side boundary (from the building line to the rear boundary), and the front building line of a lot, and that such fences shall not be deemed "structures" or "obstructions" for purposes of the city's zoning code, a notable legal classification that exempts qualifying fences from setback rules that would otherwise apply to structures. A fencing contractor operating in Old Saybrook, another town within the planning region, states that most projects require a building permit for fences over 6 feet, a figure consistent with Middletown's own 6-foot cap, though each of the region's 17 member municipalities (including Chester, Clinton, Essex, Old Lyme, and Westbrook) maintains its own independent zoning authority. Building permits in Lower Connecticut River Valley County are handled under the Individual towns (the Lower Connecticut River Valley Plannin building code (IRC City of Middletown Z). Local zoning, property-line setbacks, and any electrical or plumbing work can still require separate approval, so confirm the details with Town of Vernon Building Department.

Source: Individual towns (the Lower Connecticut River Valley Plannin, IRC City of Middletown Z · County-specific · Verified 2026 by StateDataIndex

Office: Town of Vernon Building Department

Address: 55 W Main St, Vernon, CT 06066, USA

Phone: (860) 870-3633