§ 216-13. Height restrictions; restrictions on fences.

A. 

The height of any principal dwelling shall not exceed 35 feet.

B. 

The height of any accessory building shall not exceed 25 feet or 2 1/2 stories.

C. 

In no case shall the height of any portion of a building exceed one foot for each three feet any such portion of the building is set back from the front lot line nor one foot for each 2 1/2 feet it is set back from any side or rear lot line. This provision shall not apply to chimneys which project less than 30 inches above the roof.

D. 

No buildings except as provided in this section and § 216-108A(13) of this chapter shall be greater than 25 feet or two stories in height.

E. 

Fences of solid boards, brick or other solid materials or of wire, iron, wooden pickets, mesh or slats are not to exceed six feet six inches in height. The only electrified fences which are permitted in the Village of Old Westbury shall be those:

(1) 

Powered by a battery, not to exceed six volts.

(2) 

With equipment bearing Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., labels evidencing approval by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.

(3) 

With a certificate of approval of the Board of Fire Underwriters.

(4) 

On which is attached, every 50 feet on both sides of the fence, a sign advising caution and stating that there is an electrified wire running along the fence.

(5) 

Electrified wire which shall be installed only on the owner's side of the fence.

F. 

An open wire fence up to 12 feet in height may be erected so as to enclose all or part of a tennis court and may be fitted with temporary windbreakers up to a height of eight feet.

G. 

The height of any accessory structure shall not exceed 25 feet.

Amended 12-15-1980 by L.L. No. 14-1980; 2-16-1982 by L.L. No. 1-1982; 7-21-2014 by L.L. No. 2-2014