Wood, vinyl, chain-link, and aluminum fences are permitted countywide across Broome County. Historic districts in Binghamton — including the Railroad Terminal District and Court Street District — restrict materials to period-appropriate styles under Historic Preservation Commission review. No countywide material restrictions apply. The finished side of a fence typically faces the neighbor.
Broome County imposes no fence-material ordinance. Binghamton Zoning Ch. 410-28 allows wood, vinyl, aluminum, wrought iron, and chain-link in most zones; plastic sheeting, pallets, and temporary snow fence as permanent fencing are generally prohibited. Binghamton's Local Historic Preservation Ordinance (Ch. 206) requires Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission for fences in the Railroad Terminal Historic District, Court Street District, and individually landmarked properties — period-appropriate wood picket, cast iron, or stone is typically required. Johnson City, Endicott, and Vestal accept standard residential materials without HPC review. Most municipal codes direct the finished or smooth side of a fence to face the neighbor's property.
Zoning violations $100-$500; Historic Preservation violations in Binghamton can reach $1,000 per day until corrected.
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