City of Marietta fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Marietta? No. The City of Marietta 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 Marietta's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft (6 ft, decorative, in the rear yard of double-frontage lots) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front yard, ornamental or decorative source
- Corner lots
- Fences, walls and hedges over 3 ft not allowed within 15 ft of a right-of-way intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 2 ft from the public right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- The finished side (no visible supports) faces outward; chain link exempt where allowed. source
- Not allowed
- Exposed concrete block; used or discarded materials in disrepair (pallets, logs, refuse, tires, junk). Decorative fences use durable materials such as wood, brick, stone, wrought iron, aluminum or split rail. source
- How to apply
- Call 770-794-5669 source
How to build within the rules in the City of Marietta
Steps based on mariettaga.gov — Fences
- No building permit is needed for most fences.
- Keep front-yard fences to 4 ft and decorative, at least 2 ft from the right-of-way, finished side out.
- Questions: Planning & Zoning, 770-794-5669.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Planning & Zoning
City of Marietta
- Phone
- 770-794-5669
- [email protected]
- Hours
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday
- Address
- Marietta City Hall, 205 Lawrence Street, Marietta, GA 30060
Contact from mariettaga.gov — Planning Zoning
Other rules to know
- Fence construction is exempt from a building permit, but Planning and Zoning rules on height, location and configuration still apply.
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 Marietta, GA?
No. The City of Marietta does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Marietta?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft (6 ft, decorative, in the rear yard of double-frontage lots). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front yard, ornamental or decorative. Corner lots: Fences, walls and hedges over 3 ft not allowed within 15 ft of a right-of-way intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Marietta?
At least 2 ft from the public right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Marietta?
The finished side (no visible supports) faces outward; chain link exempt where allowed.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Marietta?
Planning & Zoning, City of Marietta. Phone 770-794-5669, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Marietta's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Marietta Zoning Ordinance §710.04 Fences and walls
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