The following requirements for fencing and walls apply to all
districts in the Village of Sylvan Beach:
A. Fences on lots with no principal structure. Fences and walls shall
require a building permit. Fences are not permitted on lots without
a principal structure.
B. Fence heights.
(1) The height of all fences or walls shall be measured from the average
finished grade within two feet of the fence line.
(2) No fence or wall in a residential district shall exceed six feet
in height in the side and rear yards.
(3) A fence of 12 feet shall be allowed to enclose a private or public
tennis court or public basketball courts.
(4) In no event shall fences or walls in nonresidential districts abutting
residential districts exceed six feet in height.
(5) Within residential and commercial districts, no fence or wall, other
than a necessary retaining wall, over four feet in height shall extend
into the front yard of any lot.
C. Fence surfaces.
(1) In residential districts, fences not more than 60% solid may be located
in any front yard.
(2) All solid fences shall be installed so that the finished side shall
face outward; all bracing shall be on the inside of the fence.
(3) No chain-link fencing shall be permitted in the front yard.
D. Street intersections. At all street intersections, a clear sight
triangle shall be maintained from 30 inches in height and above formed
by the street lines on such lot and a line drawn between points along
such street right-of-way 20 feet distant from the point of intersection,
with the exception of necessary signage or approved landscaping.
E. Design and maintenance.
(1) All required fences and walls shall be maintained (on both sides)
and, when necessary, repaired or replaced.
(2) Wooden retaining walls are prohibited.
F. Fencing materials. Fences and walls shall be constructed of long-lasting
materials and architecturally integrated with the building design
and with existing fences/walls on the site, as determined at discretion
of the Village Planning Board and Village Codes Enforcement Officer.
Unless approved as a condition of approval or in conjunction with
another permit, the following limitations apply:
(1) Fences and gates approved for screening, yard containment, swimming
pools or decoration purposes in all districts shall be solid wood,
solid vinyl, masonry, tubular steel, chain-link or wrought iron. Residential
districts may utilize chain-link outside of the required yards, including
for fencing approved for screening purposes. Open view fencing is
required for construction in front yards.
(2) Barbed wire fencing shall not be constructed or placed on top of
a fence in any Village District.
(3) Alternative materials may be approved by the Village Planning Board
or Village Codes Enforcement Officer.
(4) Maintenance. Fences and walls shall be continuously maintained in
orderly and good condition.
Outdoor displays shall be allowed in the Village Center District
and Commercial Resort District, subject to the following:
A. Outdoor displays shall be allowed adjacent to a principal building
wall and extending to a distance no greater than five feet from the
wall.
B. Such displays shall not be permitted to block windows, entrances
or exits, and shall not impair the ability of pedestrians to use the
building.
C. Outdoor displays shall be temporary or seasonal in nature.
Outdoor storage shall only be allowed in the VC and CR Districts
in accordance with this section.
A. Outdoor storage shall not be allowed in the front yard.
B. Outdoor storage shall not occupy more than 10% of the entire lot
area and shall meet the following criteria:
(1) All outdoor storage shall be fully screened to ensure the area is
not visible from the public right-of-way or adjacent residential uses.
(2) Screening shall be of sufficient height and density to completely
hide the storage from public view.
(3) All screening shall be maintained in such a manner as to project
a neat and orderly appearance at all times.
C. Outdoor storage shall only exist as an accessory use.
All construction on any shoreline lot shall be carried out in
such manner as to minimize interference with the natural course of
such waterway, to avoid erosion of the shoreline, to minimize increased
runoff of ground and surface water into the waterway, to preserve
as many mature trees and as much existing vegetation as possible,
and to generally maintain the existing aesthetic and ecological character
of the shoreline.
A. No marina, boat service facility, or any storage of petroleum products
shall be allowed within 100 feet of any shoreline, or a reasonable
setback as determined necessary by the provisions of this chapter,
unless measures have been taken to ensure that any leak, rupture or
spill will be contained and not be introduced into or affect the adjacent
waterway.
B. Any paved or otherwise improved parking, loading or service area
within 100 feet of any shoreline shall be designed and constructed
so as to minimize surface runoff and the entrance of any chemical
pollutants or earthen siltation into the waterway in accordance with
the stormwater provisions of this chapter.
C. No nonnative or evergreen hedge may exist adjacent to property boundaries
within five feet of the shoreline (mean high water level).
A sight triangle shall be maintained free from visual obstructions
for a distance of 20 feet in both directions from a street corner
and a distance of 10 feet in both directions from a curb cut along
a public right-of-way, so as to provide safe sight distance for both
vehicles and pedestrians.
A swimming pool shall not be located, constructed or maintained
on any lot or land area, except in conformity with the following requirements:
A. A private swimming pool shall be located in a rear yard only (front
yard only for waterfront properties).
B. A private swimming pool shall not occupy more than 25% of the rear
yard area.
C. The swimming pool area shall be entirely enclosed with a durable
fence not less than four feet in height.
D. Every gate or other opening in the fence enclosing any swimming pool
shall be kept securely closed and latched at all times when such pool
is not in use.
E. A swimming pool shall not be less than 10 feet from side and rear
lot lines.
F. The water inlet of every swimming pool shall be above the overflow
level of said pool.
G. No permit shall be granted for the installation of construction of
any commercial swimming pool unless a professional engineer licensed
by the State of New York or the contractor has certified that the
drainage plan and construction plan of such pool is adequate and will
not interfere with the public water supply system, with existing sanitary
facilities, or with the public streets or adjacent properties.