Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences are prohibited in Yonkers residential zones. Historic districts (e.g., Philipse Manor Hall area) may impose additional material restrictions.
Yonkers Code prohibits barbed wire, concertina, and electrified fencing in residential districts. In designated historic districts, such as around the Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site or Hudson River Landmark District, the Yonkers Landmarks Preservation Board reviews fence materials and may restrict vinyl or modern chain-link in favor of period-appropriate wood or iron. Properties near Hudson River waterfront overlay zones have additional aesthetic standards.
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