Material Restrictions: Babylon vs Huntington
How do material restrictions rules compare between Babylon, NY and Huntington, NY?
Babylon and Huntington have similar restriction levels.
Babylon, NY
Suffolk County
Babylon permits wood, vinyl, chain link, and aluminum fences. Barbed wire and electrified fences are prohibited in residential zones. Finished side must face neighboring properties.
View full Babylon rules →Huntington, NY
Suffolk County
Huntington permits wood, vinyl, chain-link, wrought iron, and masonry fences. Barbed wire and electrified fences are prohibited in residential zones under Chapter 198. Historic districts restrict materials to wood picket or split-rail.
View full Huntington rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Babylon | Huntington |
|---|---|---|
| Allowed | Wood vinyl aluminum chain link | - |
| Prohibited | Barbed wire electric residential | - |
| Finished Side | Faces neighbor | Faces neighbor |
| Salt Resistance | Vinyl popular bay areas | - |
| Historic | Wood or traditional | - |
| Barbed/Electric | - | Banned residential |
| Chain-Link Front | - | Often prohibited |
| Historic Review | - | HPC approval |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Babylon FAQ
Which side of my fence must face my neighbor in Babylon?
The finished smooth side must face outward toward your neighbor and the street. Posts and support rails should be on your interior side.
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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