Revised Fence Regulations
TOWN OF POMFRET
SECTION 300-51 FENCES/WALLS (Revised 12-6-22)
A. Purpose - For the purpose of protecting properties adjacent to fences and walls from indiscriminate placement, unsightliness, related health and safety problems, etc., the following rules and standards shall apply:
B. Definition - Fences shall, for the purpose of this law, include hedges and walls and is further defined in the definitions section.
C. Regulations - Fences and walls shall be allowed by permit in any district and shall conform to the regulations which follow:
1. Exempt Fencing - Fencing used for agricultural purposes on farms (see definition) shall be exempt from all regulations except for maintenance requirements detailed below. Additionally, non-boundary fencing located more than 25 feet from any property line shall be exempt.
2. Permits - Fences shall be allowed up to 6 feet in height". Fences above 6 feet in height shall require a Special Use Permit and consideration will be given to visibility from adjacent properties, light and air movement, etc.
3. Setback from Road - Fences shall not be located within legal highway rights-of-way.
4. Proximity to Neighboring Properties - All fences, walls, and/or hedges shall be located no closer than 2 feet from adjacent property lines. This rule can be waived if agreed to in writing by adjacent property owners.
5. Fire Hazard - Any fence considered to be flammable shall be prohibited. Also, any fence in a potentially hazardous location shall be not allowed.
6. Finished Sides - The finished sides of all fences must face adjacent properties. This rule can be waived if agreed to in writing by adjacent property owners.
7. Materials - Only durable materials generally used and accepted by the industry shall be used for fences.
8. Maintenance - All fences shall be maintained structurally and visually.
9. Lakeshore Fence - See supplemental Section 300-47 on Lakeshore Regulations.
10. Corner setbacks - Fences, walls, and/or hedges shall not be located so as to cut off or reduce visibility at intersections. See Section on Visibility in Article V.
D. Pre-existing Fences - Fences in existence at the time of the enactment of this Law shall only be subject to regulation number 1 - Exempt Fencing and regulation number 8 - Maintenance; as listed above.
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