Height Limits: Babylon vs Islip
How do height limits rules compare between Babylon, NY and Islip, NY?
Babylon and Islip 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 →Islip, NY
Suffolk County
In the Town of Islip a fence may be no higher than 4 feet within 15 feet of a street property line, no higher than 6 feet for a solid privacy fence in side and rear yards, and up to 8 feet only if it is an open chain-link type that does not block more than 15% of light or visibility.
View full Islip rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Babylon | Islip |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (within 15 ft of line) | - | 4 ft (3 ft at corner or driveway) |
| Side/rear privacy (solid) fence | - | 6 ft |
| Open/chain-link fence max | - | 8 ft (over 6 ft must be open type) |
| Code Section | - | Sec. 68-406A, 68-406B |
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.
Islip FAQ
How tall can my backyard fence be in Islip?
A solid privacy fence may be up to 6 feet in the side and rear yards. You may go up to 8 feet only if the fence is an open chain-link type, or one that does not restrict light or visibility through more than 15% of its surface (Sec. 68-406A).
How tall can a front yard fence be?
No higher than 4 feet when placed on or within 15 feet of the property line, and only 3 feet on a corner or adjacent to a driveway. A fence set back 15 feet or more may be up to 8 feet (Sec. 68-406B).
Can I build an 8-foot fence?
Yes, but any fence over 6 feet high must be an open chain-link type or one that does not block more than 15% of light or visibility, and no fence may exceed 8 feet anywhere on the property (Sec. 68-406A).
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