City of Kennesaw fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Kennesaw? Yes. The City of Kennesaw requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Kennesaw (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front yard source
- Corner lots
- No obstruction over 3 ft within 15 ft of intersecting right-of-way lines source
- Distance from lot line
- Not on the public right-of-way (the City won't repair fences built there in error). source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces adjoining property and rights-of-way; structural posts not visible. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire on residential property; chain link only if not visible from the right-of-way. Residential fences must be solid and weather resistant (wrought iron, wood or approved alternatives), subject to architectural review. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Kennesaw
Steps based on zoneomics.com — Municipal code: chapter 6
- Prepare a location map with the fence's dimensions and materials.
- Apply for a building permit through the City's Building Services website.
- Keep front fences to 4 ft and side/rear fences to 8 ft, finished side out.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Inspections
- Schedule through the Building Services website
Who to contact
Building Services
City of Kennesaw Community Development
- Phone
- 770-424-8274
- Address
- Dale Burrell Government Complex, 3080 Moon Station Road, Kennesaw, GA
Contact from kennesaw-ga.gov — community development offices new location
What to submit
- Building permit application with a location map, dimensions and material information
Other rules to know
- Historic District fences must also meet the adopted Historic Design Standards.
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 Kennesaw, GA?
Yes. The City of Kennesaw requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Kennesaw?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front yard. Corner lots: No obstruction over 3 ft within 15 ft of intersecting right-of-way lines.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Kennesaw?
Not on the public right-of-way (the City won't repair fences built there in error).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Kennesaw?
Finished side faces adjoining property and rights-of-way; structural posts not visible.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Kennesaw?
Prepare a location map with the fence's dimensions and materials. Apply for a building permit through the City's Building Services website. Keep front fences to 4 ft and side/rear fences to 8 ft, 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 Kennesaw (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Kennesaw?
Building Services, City of Kennesaw Community Development. Phone 770-424-8274.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Kennesaw's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Kennesaw UDC 6.13.01 Fences
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