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Town adopts local law easing fence variances in interior residential lots
Summary
After a short public hearing with residents and civic association representatives, the Town Board adopted a local law amending chapter 70 (zoning) to clarify 6-foot fence rules on interior lots and reduce the burden on the Board of Zoning Appeals, according to supporters.
The Town Board adopted a local law amending chapter 70 of the Town Code to clarify fence height and placement within interior residential lots.
Residents who spoke in favor, including Alina Uzlov (Roslyn Country Club Civic Association) and John Fabio (former BZA member), said the change would reduce the number of minor variance applications, save residents time and expense, and improve privacy and safety concerns in neighborhoods. Michael O’Donnell asked technical questions about whether the law applied to rear yards and corner lots; staff and councilmembers clarified that the change applies to interior properties and does not alter corner‑lot rules.
Council members moved to close the public hearing and adopted the local law by recorded Aye votes. Supporters said the clarification should streamline the Board of Zoning Appeals process and reduce legal costs for homeowners.
