City of Mableton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Mableton? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Mableton 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 (general maximum) source
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft for fences next to a public road right-of-way or in front of or beside the house source
- Corner lots
- No obstruction 3 to 15 ft high within 20 ft of a right-of-way intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- Not in a public road right-of-way. source
- How to apply
- Call 404-854-4904
Still being confirmed with Mableton: Does a residential fence need a City of Mableton permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Mableton
- Call the Building Department (404-854-4904) to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- If needed, apply online through Cloud Permit.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 404-854-4904
- Address
- 6116 Mableton Parkway, Suite 144, Mableton, GA 30126
Other rules to know
- Mableton incorporated in 2023 and runs its own building department.
- Height is measured from existing grade on both sides, including posts; no more than 6 inches of backfill against the fence.
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 Mableton, GA?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Mableton before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Mableton?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft (general maximum). Front (street) yard: 6 ft for fences next to a public road right-of-way or in front of or beside the house. Corner lots: No obstruction 3 to 15 ft high within 20 ft of a right-of-way intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Mableton?
Not in a public road right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Mableton?
Call the Building Department (404-854-4904) to ask whether your fence needs a permit. If needed, apply online through Cloud Permit. 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 Mableton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Mableton?
City of Mableton. Phone 404-854-4904.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Mableton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Mableton Zoning Code Sec. 134-267 Height of fences and walls
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