Suffolk County does not regulate fence materials. Town zoning codes govern permitted materials, with barbed wire and electric fences restricted or prohibited in residential zones. Historic districts on the East End impose aesthetic material requirements.
Wood, vinyl, chain link, wrought iron, and aluminum are permitted in most Suffolk residential zones. Barbed wire is prohibited in residential zones in nearly every Suffolk town; electric fences are allowed only for livestock in agricultural zones. Sag Harbor, East Hampton Village, and Southampton Village historic districts restrict chain link and require natural materials (wood, privet hedge) in visible areas. Coastal zones may restrict fences in dune and wetland areas under NY Tidal Wetlands Act.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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