Rockland town codes typically limit residential fences to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards. Taller fences (up to 8 feet) allowed around pools or with variance. Clarkstown, Ramapo, and Orangetown zoning codes set specific dimensions.
Rockland fence heights are set by each town and village zoning code. Clarkstown Town Code §290-19 allows 4-foot fences in front yards (from the street to the front building line) and 6 feet in side and rear yards, with 6-foot maximum along corner-lot street frontages beyond the required front setback. Ramapo Town Code §376-95 similarly limits front-yard fences to 4 feet and side/rear to 6 feet. Orangetown Town Code §4.12 allows 4 feet front, 6 feet side/rear. NY State Residential Code Appendix G and §R4501 require swimming pool barrier fences at least 48 inches (4 ft) tall with self-closing, self-latching gates; many homeowners install 5-6 ft pool fences to comply. Village codes can be stricter — Village of Piermont limits residential fences to 4 feet in many zones due to historic district standards, and Nyack's Historic District Review Board governs fence height and materials. Variances available from Zoning Board of Appeals. Chain-link fences in front yards are restricted or prohibited in some zones.
Over-height fence: notice to remove or reduce, fines $100-$500 per day after cure period (Clarkstown §290-180). Non-conforming pool barriers trigger additional safety penalties up to $5,000 under NY Executive Law §387.
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