Short answer
Skippack Township's zoning code (Chapter 200) contains no general height limit for residential fences. What it does regulate: no fence may block the clear sight triangle measured 75 ft from the centerlines of intersecting streets (§200-42), and pools need a 48 in barrier under the township's pool guidelines. A residential zoning permit costs $50, but neither the code nor the township site says outright whether a fence needs one, so call the permits office at 610-454-0909 before building.
What Skippack's code covers, and what it leaves out
| Rule | What the code says |
|---|---|
| Front yard | No fence height limit found in Chapter 200 |
| Side and rear yards | No fence height limit found |
| Corner lots | Front-yard setbacks on every street side (§200-44); the code doesn't say how that applies to fences |
| Intersections | No fence or wall that could obstruct traffic view, measured from points 75 ft from the centerlines of intersecting streets (§200-42) |
| Pools | 48 in barrier per township guidelines; in the RA, R1, R2, R3 and NL districts, rear yard only and 10 ft from any property line (§200-47B) |
| ITND District | Pool fences must be black wrought iron (§200-47E) |
| Prohibited | Nothing specific for homes |
| Permit | Unconfirmed for fences; residential zoning permits are $50 (2026 fee schedule) |
Source: Skippack Zoning Chapter 200 (ecode360 search for 'fence' returns 18 hits, none a residential height rule), township pool guidelines and 2026 fee schedule, read October 2026.
No height limit doesn't mean anything goes
We searched the whole Skippack zoning code for fence rules. The hits cover the sight triangle, pool fences in the ITND District and non-residential uses. None sets a front, side or rear height for a home. That is unusual: nearly every township we work in sets at least a single cap, usually 6 ft.
We don't treat that silence as permission. The Zoning Officer may apply accessory-structure rules or other sections to a tall fence, a homeowners association in one of the township's developments may have its own limits, and a front fence still can't block the intersection sight triangle. Before we quote a fence over 6 ft, or any solid fence in a front yard, we ask the township how it will be reviewed and put the answer in writing on your quote.
Pool barriers in Skippack
The township publishes swimming pool guidelines that read much like the state pool code:
- Barrier at least 48 in high, measured on the outside.
- No more than 2 in clearance at the bottom, or 4 in when the barrier is mounted on top of an above-ground pool.
- Openings that won't pass a 4 in sphere; chain-link mesh no larger than 2-1/4 in square, or slatted down to 1-3/4 in.
- Pedestrian gates that open outward, away from the pool, and are self-closing and self-latching.
- Where the house wall is part of the barrier, a powered safety cover (ASTM F1346) or audible door alarms.
The pool itself needs a building permit: $100 plus $0.35 per square foot of water surface on the 2026 schedule. In the ITND District the code calls specifically for black wrought iron pool fences, so aluminum or steel made to look like wrought iron is a question to settle with the township first.
Applying for a zoning permit
Skippack uses a paper Building Permit / Zoning Application with a site sketch showing dimensions from the property line to the improvement. Payment is by cash or check to Skippack Township, 4089 Heckler Road. The residential zoning fee is $50. If the township says your fence needs one, we prepare the sketch and file it.
Where this applies
Skippack runs from Perkiomen Creek on the west across Skippack Pike (Route 73) and Bridge Road (Route 113). It includes Skippack Village, Creamery, Lucon and parts of Evansburg and Providence Square, and Evansburg State Park. About 14,400 people lived here in 2020, and roughly 93% of homes are owner-occupied. Parts of the township have Schwenksville 19473 or Harleysville 19438 addresses, which are shared with townships whose rules differ; see our Schwenksville and Harleysville pages.
Open questions
- Whether a residential fence needs a zoning permit.
- Whether the Zoning Officer applies any height limit through other sections.
- Rules on finished side, barbed wire, electric fences, easements and deer fence: none found.
- What ITND stands for: the name isn't expanded in the code text we read.
This page reflects Skippack's code and fee schedule as of October 2026. Because the code is silent on so much, we confirm with the township before every Skippack install rather than relying on the absence of a rule.
Common questions
Can I build an 8 ft fence in Skippack?
The zoning code doesn't set a residential height limit, but that isn't a yes. We ask the Zoning Officer how a fence that tall will be reviewed before quoting it.
Does an above-ground pool need a fence in Skippack?
The township guidelines call for a 48 in barrier. A barrier mounted on top of an above-ground pool wall can leave up to 4 in at the bottom. Ask the township how your pool's wall height counts.