Erie County issues no fence permits; permitting is handled by your city, town, or village building department. Many Erie County municipalities require a building or zoning permit before installing a fence.
Because Erie County has no countywide zoning or building-permit authority over private fences, you apply to your local municipality. Most Erie County towns, including Amherst and Hamburg, require a building permit for a new fence and enforce the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code locally. The application typically asks for a site plan showing fence location relative to property lines and yards. Requirements, fees, and forms differ by municipality, so contact your town, village, or the City of Buffalo building department before starting work. The county provides only technical assistance to municipal boards.
A fence built without the required local permit can trigger a stop-work order, fines, and a mandate to remove or relocate the fence, all handled municipally.
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