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Patchogue considers 10-foot street-facing fence setback in zoning cleanup
Summary
Trustees discussed a proposed local law adding a 10-foot setback for fences that face streets, exempting chain-link and split-rail fences but applying to vegetation and solid six‑foot fences to address sight-line safety on corners.
The Village Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Patchogue held a public hearing March 24 on a proposed local law to amend section 435.4 of the Village Code to require a minimum 10-foot setback for fences facing streets.
The proposal stems from requests made to the zoning board of appeals and is intended to reduce safety hazards where hedges or solid fences placed near street…
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