New Haven limits fence height to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards. Corner lots must maintain visibility at intersections with a sight triangle where fences cannot exceed 3 feet.
New Haven's zoning regulations set maximum fence heights. Front yard fences may not exceed 4 feet. Side and rear yard fences may be up to 6 feet. Fences on corner lots must maintain a sight triangle at intersections, typically 25 feet from the corner, where fences cannot exceed 3 feet. Variance requests for taller fences go to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Industrial and commercial zones may have different height limits.
Non-compliant fences receive LCI code enforcement notices. Owners must reduce height or obtain a variance.
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