Wood, vinyl, chain link, and composite fencing are generally permitted across Orange County NY. Historic districts (Newburgh East End, Goshen Historic District) restrict chain link in front yards. No countywide material rules apply.
Orange County imposes no countywide fence-material standard, leaving choices to municipal zoning. Typical permitted materials are wood (board, stockade, split-rail), vinyl, aluminum, wrought-iron, and chain link. The City of Newburgh East End Historic District (listed on the National Register) bans chain link in front yards and requires HPC review for any new street-facing fence. The Village of Goshen Historic District similarly requires Historic Preservation Commission approval and typically limits materials to wood picket or wrought iron. Barbed wire and razor wire are restricted in residential zones (see next section). Pool fences must comply with NYS Residential Code R326 regardless of material. Farm woven-wire and electric fencing are allowed in AG zones under Ag & Markets protection of farm operations.
Prohibited material in historic district: $250-$1,000 plus order to remove. Non-conforming fence in any zone: $100-$250 first offense.
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