Erie County sets no countywide fence standards. Requirements for placement, height, corner-visibility, and permits come from your city, town, or village zoning code. Standards vary widely, so check your municipality first.
General fence requirements in Erie County are municipal. Your town, village, or the City of Buffalo dictates where a fence may sit, its maximum height per yard, and any corner clear-vision rules. A representative example is the Town of Amherst: residential fences capped at 6 feet, front-yard fences at 3 feet, height measured from average finished grade, and a clear-vision triangle within 35 feet of a corner intersection where nothing over 2 feet may be placed. Some municipalities also require the finished side to face outward or a minimum setback from the right-of-way. Confirm your municipality's specific standards before building.
Local zoning and building departments enforce fence standards through fines, correction notices, and removal or relocation orders. Erie County plays no enforcement role.
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