Fence heights set by local zoning. Troy allows 4 ft in front yards and 6 ft in side/rear yards. Rural towns (Brunswick, Schodack, Sand Lake) typically allow 6-8 ft rear fences.
Troy Zoning Code Ch. 285 governs fences. North Greenbush allows 4 ft front, 6 ft rear without permit, up to 8 ft with zoning approval. Corner lots subject to sight-triangle requirements. Contact Rensselaer County at (518) 270-2900 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
See how Rensselaer County's height limits rules stack up against other locations.
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