Height Limits: Babylon vs Huntington
How do height limits rules compare between Babylon, NY and Huntington, NY?
Babylon and Huntington have similar restriction levels.
Babylon, NY
Suffolk County
Babylon fence heights are limited to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in rear and side yards under Zoning Chapter 213. Heights above 6 feet require a Zoning Board of Appeals variance.
View full Babylon rules →Huntington, NY
Suffolk County
Huntington Chapter 198 zoning limits fences to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards in residential zones. Fences over 6 feet require a Building Department variance or permit.
View full Huntington rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Babylon | Huntington |
|---|---|---|
| Front Yard | 4 feet max | - |
| Rear/Side Yard | 6 feet max | - |
| Corner Sight Triangle | 2.5 feet | - |
| Variance Board | Babylon ZBA | - |
| Ag Deer Fence | 8 feet with permit | - |
| Front Yard Max | - | 4 feet |
| Side/Rear Max | - | 6 feet |
| Commercial Max | - | 8 feet |
| Variance | - | ZBA required above 6 ft |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Babylon FAQ
Can I build an 8-foot privacy fence in my backyard in Babylon?
Not without a ZBA variance. Standard backyard fence maximum is 6 feet. Variances are granted for privacy from commercial uses or unique hardship, not general preference.
Who enforces this in Babylon?
Babylon code enforcement at (631) 957-3000 handles complaints.
Huntington FAQ
Who enforces this in Huntington?
Huntington code enforcement at (631) 351-3000 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Huntington?
Huntington code enforcement at (631) 351-3000 handles complaints.
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