Clifton Park, NY Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)

Saratoga County does not adopt a county-wide fence height ordinance. All fence height limits are established and enforced by the individual town, village, or city in which the property is located (Ballston Spa, Saratoga Springs, Clifton Park, Halfmoon, Malta, Wilton, Stillwater, Milton, Charlton, Galway, Greenfield, Hadley, Moreau, Northumberland, Providence, Corinth, Day, and Edinburg each have their own zoning code). The typical residential pattern across Saratoga County is 4 feet maximum in the front yard (measured from the front property line to the front building setback) and 6 feet maximum in side and rear yards. Corner lots generally must maintain a lower height within the sight triangle at intersections to preserve driver visibility. Barbed wire and electrified fences are usually prohibited in residential districts. Agricultural districts in the rural northern towns (Edinburg, Day, Providence, Hadley) typically allow taller fences for livestock containment. NY Real Property Law §840 governs shared boundary fences between neighboring properties and allows cost-sharing between adjoining owners. Before building, property owners should contact their town building or code enforcement office to confirm the exact height limit, setback from the property line, and whether a permit is required. A survey is recommended to avoid encroachment disputes.