Residential structure heights typically 30-35 ft in Rensselaer County towns. Accessory structures usually limited to 15-20 ft. City of Troy allows taller buildings in mixed-use and commercial zones per zoning map.
Typical zoning: single-family residential 30-35 ft / 2.5 stories. Accessory structures 15-20 ft. Commercial zones 40-50 ft. Troy downtown commercial district allows 60+ ft in certain zones. Height measured from average grade to midpoint of sloped roof under most codes. Contact Rensselaer County at (518) 270-2900 for enforcement.
Exceeding height limit: stop work order, $250-$1,000 fine, structure modification required.
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