Showing ordinances that apply to West Sand Lake, NY
West Sand Lake is an unincorporated community (population 2,616) in Rensselaer County, New York. Because West Sand Lake is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Rensselaer County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The height limits rules below are the ones that govern your area.
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.
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