New Freedom, PA · York County
Application for Fence Permit
New Freedom property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request a permit before constructing a fence on a property.
What this form is
The application requests a fence permit and collects owner and contractor contact details, the project address, lot area, fence height, proposed setbacks, estimated construction cost, and project dates. Applicants must include a plot drawing showing the proposed fence in relation to clearly identified property lines. The owner must sign, and the application states that utility bills must be current before a permit is issued.
Who needs it
Property owners planning fence construction in New Freedom, or their authorized agents, need this application and the required plot drawing.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the signer dates the application, and the required plot drawing is not identified as needing notarization.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the New Freedom Application for Fence Permit PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the requested owner, contractor, property, and project information.
- 3
Gather The Plot Drawing
Attach a plot drawing showing the proposed fence and clearly identified property lines.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application and drawing to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the New Freedom fence permit application ask for?
- It asks for owner and contractor information, the project address, lot area, fence height, setbacks, estimated cost, project dates, and flood hazard information.
- What must accompany the fence permit application?
- Include a plot drawing showing the proposed fence in relation to all clearly identified property lines. The form also says property lines must be visibly marked at inspection.
- Do I need a notary for the fence permit application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It requires a plot drawing, but does not say that the drawing must be notarized.
- How do I submit the fence permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.