Most residential fences in Glen Cove require a building permit from the Building Department, regardless of height. Fences must comply with Chapter 280 zoning height limits, Chapter 199 nuisance-fence restrictions, and the corner sight-triangle rule.
The Building Department reviews fence applications for placement, height, materials and setback compliance. Permitted heights are typically 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side/rear yards in residential districts. Prohibited fence types include barbed wire, razor wire and electric fences. Sight-triangle limits apply to all corner lots (25-foot triangle, 3-foot maximum obstruction height). Permits typically range $50-$150 depending on project scope.
Building a fence without a permit is a Chapter 280 / Chapter 111 violation enforceable under § 1-15 (up to $1,000 / 15 days). Code Enforcement can require modification or removal.
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