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Fence Regulations in Saratoga Springs, NY (2026)

1 verified fence regulations for Saratoga Springs, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Permit Requirements

Saratoga Springs regulates fences under Section 9.5(J) of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). A building permit may be required for fence construction under City Code Chapter 118 (Building Code Administration). In residential districts, fences and walls are limited to 4 feet in front and corner side setbacks and 6 feet elsewhere; nonresidential districts allow up to 8 feet. Prohibited materials include razor wire, barbed wire, scrap metal, and spiked posts.

Saratoga Springs, NY Fence Permit Rules

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