City of Woodstock fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Woodstock? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Woodstock before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Woodstock (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 770-592-6050 source
Still being confirmed with Woodstock: Does a residential fence in Woodstock need a permit, and what heights are allowed?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Woodstock
Steps based on woodstockga.gov — community development
- Call the Woodstock Building Department (770-592-6054) or Planning (770-592-6050, [email protected]) to ask whether your fence needs a permit or zoning clearance.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 770-592-6050
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm (permit offices close at 4:00 pm)
- Address
- Building Department, 12453 Hwy 92 Ste 105, Woodstock, GA 30188
Contact from woodstockga.gov — community development
Other rules to know
- The City's building permit application lists 'Accessory Structure' but does not mention fences; the Community Development page does not address fences.
- General residential fence heights were not found in the zoning code sections opened (only buffer fences: 6 ft minimum, pressure-treated lumber, redwood or cedar).
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 Woodstock, GA?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Woodstock before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Woodstock?
Call the Woodstock Building Department (770-592-6054) or Planning (770-592-6050, [email protected]) to ask whether your fence needs a permit or zoning clearance. 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 Woodstock (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Woodstock?
Community Development / Planning. Phone 770-592-6050, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Woodstock's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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