New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-35
Fences and minor construction
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Fences and other minor construction shall be maintained in a safe and substantial condition. There shall be no fence, perimeter planting or other obstruction or structure on lots at intersections which will obstruct the view of drivers of vehicles, and in no event shall any such fence, perimeter planting, obstruction or other structure be higher than four feet measured from ground level, the provisions of any other law, ordinance, rule or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding.
New Hyde Park Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-35 establishes two related requirements for fences and minor construction. First, all such structures must be kept in a safe and structurally sound condition at all times. Second, at intersections, no fence, planting, or other obstruction may block drivers' sightlines, and any such feature in those areas is capped at four feet in height measured from the ground—regardless of what any other local rule might otherwise permit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 139 § 139-35, property owners and managers generally keep all fences and minor structures in good repair so they remain safe and stable. For properties at or near intersections, compliant operators ensure that no fence, hedge, planting, or other structure exceeds four feet in height within the corner area, and that nothing in that zone obstructs vehicle sightlines. This height limit applies even if another ordinance or rule would otherwise allow a taller structure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 139-35 of the New Hyde Park Code of Ordinances gives residents a basis to raise concerns when a fence or other structure on a neighboring or rental property is deteriorating unsafely or when corner-lot obstructions block intersection visibility. Tenants who believe a landlord's fence or planting violates this provision may consider contacting the appropriate New Hyde Park code enforcement or building department to report the condition. Tenant-rights organizations can also help explain how local code complaints are typically filed and what remedies may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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