NYC Building Code and Zoning Resolution limit residential fences to 6 feet in residence districts. Front yard fences are limited to 4 feet (6 feet on corner lots in certain conditions). Fences in non-residence districts may be up to 10 feet. No permit required for fences 6 feet or under at 1-2 family homes.
The NYC Building Code (Article 18 of the 1968 Code, Section BC 3112 of the current code) limits fences in residence districts to 6 feet above ground. Fences in conjunction with non-residential buildings or public playgrounds may reach 15 feet. In non-residence districts, fences may be up to 10 feet. The NYC Zoning Resolution §23-312 limits front yard fences to 4 feet above adjoining grade, except that corner lots may have 6-foot fences in the portion of the front yard between the side lot line and the prolongation of the side wall. Under 1 RCNY §101-14, homeowners of 1-2 family dwellings do not need DOB permits for fences 6 feet or under. Properties in Brooklyn's many landmark districts (e.g., Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill) require Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) approval for visible fencing changes.
Fence exceeding height limits: DOB violation. Work without permit (when required): DOB violation with fines. LPC violation in landmark district: separate penalties.
Kings County, NY
NYC strictly regulates commercial vehicle parking. Commercial vehicles may park at meters for up to 3 hours and are banned from residential areas overnight (...
Kings County, NY
Feeding pigeons, squirrels, raccoons, or other wildlife that creates unsanitary conditions is prohibited in Brooklyn under NYC Health Code §153.09.
Kings County, NY
Brooklyn residents may keep backyard hens, but roosters, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigs, goats, and sheep are prohibited under NYC Health Code §161.01.
Kings County, NY
NYC Health Code §161.01 prohibits most wild, exotic, and farm animals. Ferrets, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, pot-bellied pigs, venomous snakes, large reptiles, ...
Kings County, NY
All consumer fireworks are illegal in New York City under New York Penal Law §270.00. This includes sparklers longer than 10 inches, firecrackers, Roman cand...
Kings County, NY
Brooklyn street trees are city property; trimming requires a free NYC Parks permit and must be performed by a licensed arborist under NYC Admin Code §18-129.
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