FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Generally, fences are not allowed in Sleepy Hollow. A small dog enclosure is allowed and certain other fences. Below you will find the village ordinances related to fences:

• One swimming pool fence covered by section 7-4-7-4 of this Code.

• One patio fence, provided it is located no farther than three feet from the patio and does not exceed six feet in height. The patio fence must be adjacent to the building, not longer than the adjacent side of the building and located behind the building setback. It shall have an outside entrance, and shall be constructed of nonmetallic or nonplastic material.

• One deck fence, provided it is located on the deck or abutting the deck and extends not more than four feet above the deck. The deck fence must be adjacent to the building, not longer than the adjacent side of the building and located behind the building setback. It shall be constructed of nonmetallic or nonplastic material. A deck railing, as distinguished from a deck fence, shall be permitted in place of a deck fence; no separate building permit shall be required for construction of a deck railing.
• One fenced in dog run containing not more than 144 total square feet in area, the fence therefor being not less than four feet in height and being not more than six feet in height; and no part of any such dog run being within 15 feet of any property line.

Unfortunately no. Per Village Ordinance 6-2-3, the homeowner is responsible for the swale (ditch along the road) and the culverts (pipes under the driveway) that are adjoining to their property. When a driveway is replaced, the culvert is almost always replaced and upgraded to current code which may include flares at each end. Please contact the Building Department for more information.