Fences
The Department of Buildings doesn't require property
owners to hire an architect or engineer, provide
design plans or have a work permit to install a fence.
Homeowners may install their own Fencing - but
if you're hiring someone to do it be sure it's a home
improvement contractor licensed by the Department
of Consumer Affairs. Use DCA's Instant License Check
at nyc.gov/consumers. In addition, the Landmarks
Preservation Commission must give approval and/or
issue permits for work on landmarked properties. Visit
nyc.gov/landmarks.
Residential and commercial fences for privacy are
typically made of wood, plastic, brick or chain link. The
NYC Building Code generally allows a maximum fence
height of 10 feet, and the NYC Zoning Resolution
outlines additional height limits:
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Residential Districts:
6 feet, BC §3111.1
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Residential Front Yard Fences:
4 feet, ZR §23-44
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Residential Side of Corner Lot:
6 feet, ZR §23-44
different cities and towns have different laws. Most larger cities require you to have permit. Smaller towns usually don't make you have a permit. Check wih local authorities to see about your town.
yes you do
1 cubic yd of a concrete mixture contains about 500 hundred lbs of cement
one yard of cement will make a 8 x 10 square foot slab at 4 inches thick, that's 80 sq. feet per yard of cement at 4 inches thick.
Pretty much anywhere. You may need to get a permit from your local government first though.
Yes. Visit your city council building to get one.
Whether you need a permit to build a shed in your backyard depends on local rules. Ask your homeowner's association about regulations.
You'll need 1 cubic yard.
Actually depends on your town ordinance. Just because you have a yard sale without a permit does not mean one does not need to be obtained. Check with your town hall to be sure you are not fined! Some towns fine $100 per day of non-permitted yard sales.
4 pounds of sand, and 2 pounds of cement for each yard of stucco.
$100 per yard.
Square foot doesn't tell you, you need to know cubic footage and then figure how many cubic yards that makes. Cement is sold by the cubic yard.