Most Orange County NY towns limit front-yard fences to 4 ft and rear/side yards to 6 ft. Corner lots must maintain visibility triangles. City of Newburgh §300-25 and Town of Wallkill Ch. 150 follow this standard. Agricultural fences up to 8 ft are typically allowed on farm parcels. Permits are often required for fences over 6 ft under the NY Uniform Code.
Fence height limits are set by town zoning. Typical Orange County standards: City of Newburgh §300-25 (4 ft front, 6 ft side/rear); Town of Wallkill Ch. 150 (4 ft front, 6 ft side/rear); Town of Warwick §164-41 (4 ft front, 6 ft side/rear, 8 ft agricultural); Town of Newburgh §185-36 (4 ft front, 6 ft side/rear); Village of Goshen §97 (4 ft front, 6 ft side/rear). Under the NY Uniform Code, fences over 6 ft tall typically require a building permit. Agricultural fences on farms registered under NY Agriculture & Markets Law Article 25-AA may exceed residential limits. Tennis court fences commonly allowed to 10-12 ft in rear yards with special permit. Corner-lot sight triangles override the general limits (see corner-visibility rules).
Fence over height without permit: stop-work order and removal. Typical fine $100-$250 per day until compliance. Encroachment across property line: civil action for damages or ejectment.
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