Kings County, NY Fence Regulations: Fence Requirements (2026)

In all Residence Districts , the obstructions set forth in Section 23-311 (Permitted obstructions in all yards, courts and open areas), as well as the following obstructions, shall be permitted within any yard or rear yard equivalent : [...] Fences, not exceeding four feet in height above adjoining grade in any front yard , except that for corner lots a fence may be up to six feet in height within that portion of one front yard that is between a side lot line and the prolongation of the side wall of the residence facing such side lot line ; Fire escapes, projecting into a front yard , only in such cases where the fire escape is required for the conversion of a building in existence before December 15, 1961; Overhanging portions of a single- or two-family residence , which are above the first story including the basement and which project not more than three feet into the front yard . In no case shall the lowest level of the projected portion be less than seven feet above the level of the front yard at the face of the building .