This chapter shall be known as the "2004 Fence Law of the Village of
Caledonia."
As used in this chapter. the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
CONSTRUCTED FENCE
Any wall, screening, or barrier erected on premises used or to he
used for residential purposes and erected for the purpose of enclosing an
area of land, dividing an area of land, and/or screening a portion of land
from adjacent properties.
FRONT YARD
That portion of the premises between the front foundation of a dwelling
on the premises extended to the side lines of the premises and the curb.
LIVING FENCE
A screening or barrier consisting of bushes, trees, or other vegetation
planted in such a manner as to impede a person from seeing through and/or
gaining access through or over the barrier.
REAR YARD
That portion of premises other than the portion described hereinabove
as a "front yard."
The following materials are prohibited in the construction of a fence,
unless otherwise noted:
B. Chain link fence. (Except chain link is permitted for
rear yard fences; a closed top loop shall be provided at the top of all chain
link fences.)
C. Short pointed metal fences.
F. Electrically charged fences.
I. Expandable and collapsible fences, except during temporary
construction of a building or other excavations.
J. Gates, unless the gates open into the property.
Any person, firm, or corporation who or which shall violate any of the
provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty in the amount not
to exceed $250 or 15 days' imprisonment, or both. Appropriate actions
and proceedings may be taken at law or in equity to prevent the unlawful construction
or to restrain, correct, or abate a violation, and these remedies shall be
in addition to the penalties described in New York Penal Law.