City of Canton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Canton? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Canton before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft between the house and the street, at least 10 ft from the roadway or outside the right-of-way (whichever is greater) source
- Corner lots
- No sight-distance problems source
- Good side faces
- Decorative or finished side faces outward. source
- How to apply
- Call 770-704-0100 source
Still being confirmed with Canton: Does a residential fence in Canton need a permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Canton
Steps based on cantonga.gov — building safety services
- Call Canton Building and Safety Services (770-704-0100) to ask whether your fence needs a permit; permits go through the City's online LAMA portal.
- Keep front-yard fences 4 ft or lower and 10 ft back from the roadway; side and rear fences 8 ft or lower, finished side out.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 770-704-0100
- Address
- Building and Safety Services, 110 Academy Street, Room 219, Canton, GA
Contact from cantonga.gov — building safety services
Other rules to know
- Zoning Code §104.02.01.B.9 (zoneomics copy) sets residential fence heights; it does not state a fence permit requirement.
- Pool enclosures: at least 5 ft, self-closing locking gates, pickets no more than 4 inches apart.
Before you dig
Call 811 before digging post holes so underground utility lines are marked. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the City of Canton, GA?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Canton before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Canton?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft between the house and the street, at least 10 ft from the roadway or outside the right-of-way (whichever is greater). Corner lots: No sight-distance problems.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Canton?
Decorative or finished side faces outward.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Canton?
Call Canton Building and Safety Services (770-704-0100) to ask whether your fence needs a permit; permits go through the City's online LAMA portal. Keep front-yard fences 4 ft or lower and 10 ft back from the roadway; side and rear fences 8 ft or lower, finished side out. Call 811 before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Canton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Canton?
Building and Safety Services. Phone 770-704-0100.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Canton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Canton Zoning Code §104.02.01 (fences)
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