Fence Regulations in Schenectady, NY (2026)
1 verified fence regulations for Schenectady, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Schenectady limits residential fence height to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards. Fences over the limit require a zoning variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Materials must be approved (no barbed wire or electrified fences in residential zones), and the finished side must face outward toward neighbors and the street.
Schenectady Fence Height Limits
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