6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Westchester County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Westchester has no county-wide fence height law. Each town/village/city sets local limits — typically 4 ft front yard, 6 ft side/rear. NY RPL §840 governs shared boundary fences.
No county-level fence permit. Most Westchester municipalities require a local building permit for fences over 6 ft, and pool-barrier fences always require permits under NYS code.
NY Real Property Law §840 governs boundary fences: shared maintenance, cost-splitting if mutually beneficial. Disputes are civil matters resolved in Westchester Supreme Court or local justice courts.
Retaining wall permit thresholds are municipal. Most Westchester towns require building permits for walls over 4 ft, with engineered plans for walls over 4–6 ft.
NYS Residential Code Appendix G applies countywide: 48-inch barrier, self-closing/self-latching gate, max 2-inch bottom gap. Pool alarms required per NY Executive Law §387(14).
No county-wide restricted materials list. Municipalities commonly prohibit barbed wire, electrified fences, razor wire, and certain plastics in residential districts.
4 cities in Westchester County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
6 verified rules • Height Limits, Material Restrictions
6 verified rules • Height Limits, Material Restrictions
6 verified rules • Height Limits, Material Restrictions
6 verified rules • Height Limits, Material Restrictions
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