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What are the fence rules for a Rochester residential property?

A fence over 18 inches requires a permit. Residential fences may be solid up to 6 feet and chainlink up to 4 feet, but a fence over 18 inches cannot be built nearer to the street than the front building line unless another specific rule allows it. Corner-clearance and pool rules can also apply.

Sources

Full text: Rochester ordinance on Municode. Applies to districts: R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, RT, RM-1, RM-2.

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