City of Waleska fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Waleska? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Waleska 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
- 6 ft within the required setback next to a public road source
- Corner lots
- No obstruction between 3 and 15 ft high within 25 ft of a street intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- Not in a public or future street right-of-way; the City recommends at least 6 inches inside the property line. source
- How to apply
- Call 770-721-7810 source
Still being confirmed with Waleska: Does a fence 7 ft or lower in Waleska need any permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Waleska
Steps based on cherokeecountyga.gov — building permits and inspections
- Fences 7 ft or lower: confirm with the Cherokee County Development Service Center (770-721-7810), which issues permits for Waleska.
- Keep the fence out of the right-of-way and 8 ft or lower.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Shannon Griffith
Development Service Center Manager (Cherokee County, issues Waleska permits)
- Phone
- 770-721-7810
Contact from cherokeecountyga.gov — building permits and inspections
Other rules to know
- Zoning Sec. 28-99(f)(9) (zoneomics copy). Cherokee County's Development Service Center issues building permits for the City of Waleska; the County requires a $50 fence permit only for fences over 7 ft.
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 Waleska, GA?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Waleska before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Waleska?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 6 ft within the required setback next to a public road. Corner lots: No obstruction between 3 and 15 ft high within 25 ft of a street intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Waleska?
Not in a public or future street right-of-way; the City recommends at least 6 inches inside the property line.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Waleska?
Fences 7 ft or lower: confirm with the Cherokee County Development Service Center (770-721-7810), which issues permits for Waleska. Keep the fence out of the right-of-way and 8 ft or lower. 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 Waleska (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Waleska?
Shannon Griffith, Development Service Center Manager (Cherokee County, issues Waleska permits). Phone 770-721-7810.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Waleska's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Waleska Zoning Sec. 28-99(f)(9), Sec. 28-101
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