Showing ordinances that apply to Dover Plains, NY
Dover Plains is an unincorporated community (population 1,322) in Dutchess County, New York. Because Dover Plains is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Dutchess County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The permit requirements rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Fence permits vary by municipality. Most Dutchess towns require a building permit for fences over 6 feet or any fence in a front yard. Rural towns (Milan, Stanford) often exempt fences under 6 ft. City of Poughkeepsie requires permits for all fences.
Contact Dutchess County at (845) 486-2000 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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