Fence Regulations in Cayuga County, NY (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Cayuga County, New York.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Cayuga County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Fence Permit Requirements
Cayuga County exempts most fences from its building permit requirement, but a fence that encloses a swimming pool is not exempt and needs a building permit before it goes up.
Cayuga County Fence Building Permit Rule
Light RestrictionsCayuga County Code § 132-4B(4)
Installation of fences which are not part of an enclosure surrounding a swimming pool;
Retaining Walls
Most retaining walls in Cayuga County can be built without a building permit, but the exemption drops away if the wall supports a surcharge load or is built to impound Class I, II or IIIA liquids, in which case a permit and engineering review are required.
Cayuga County Retaining Wall Permit Rule
Light RestrictionsCayuga County Code § 132-4B(5)
Construction of retaining walls unless such walls support a surcharge or impound Class I, II or IIIA liquids;
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