City of Acworth fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Acworth? No. The City of Acworth does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against the City of Acworth's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft within the established front setback source
- Distance from lot line
- Not within 2 ft of a public right-of-way; no minimum from property lines, but leave room to build and maintain the fence without entering the neighbor's land. source
- Good side faces
- The finished side always faces outward from your property. source
- How to apply
- Call (770) 974-2032 source
How to build within the rules in the City of Acworth
Steps based on acworth-ga.gov — CODE COMPLIANCE Fences
- No permit is needed for a fence that follows the zoning rules.
- Keep front fences to 4 ft, others to 8 ft, at least 2 ft from the right-of-way, finished side out.
- Pool fences or retaining walls: call Building Inspections at (770) 974-2032.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Inspections Office
City of Acworth Development Department
- Phone
- (770) 974-2032
Contact from acworth-ga.gov — CODE COMPLIANCE Fences
Other rules to know
- No permit is needed if the fence follows Section 73-8.2 of the Zoning Ordinance.
- Pool fences must be at least 5 ft with a self-closing, self-latching gate; retaining walls 4 ft or taller need engineering and a permit.
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 Acworth, GA?
No. The City of Acworth does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply. No permit is needed if the fence follows Section 73-8.2 of the Zoning Ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Acworth?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft within the established front setback.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Acworth?
Not within 2 ft of a public right-of-way; no minimum from property lines, but leave room to build and maintain the fence without entering the neighbor's land.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Acworth?
The finished side always faces outward from your property.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Acworth?
Building Inspections Office, City of Acworth Development Department. Phone (770) 974-2032.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Acworth's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Acworth Zoning Ordinance §73-8.2
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