City of Smyrna fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Smyrna? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Smyrna 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
- 4 ft in the front yard source
- Corner lots
- Both street-facing yards of a corner lot are front yards (4 ft); no obstruction 3 to 15 ft high within 20 ft of a street intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- Not in a public right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- The finished side (without visible supports) faces adjoining properties and public rights-of-way. source
- Not allowed
- Chain link or similar woven wire fences in front yards. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Smyrna: Does a residential fence need a City of Smyrna permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Smyrna
- Call Community Development ((678) 631-5387) to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- If one is needed, apply through the City's OpenGov portal.
- Keep front fences to 4 ft (no chain link in front), finished side out.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Division
City of Smyrna Community Development
- Phone
- (678) 631-5387
- Address
- 3180 Atlanta Rd SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
Contact from smyrnaga.gov — building division
Other rules to know
- City pages reviewed do not say whether a residential fence needs a permit; Building permits are applied for through the City's OpenGov portal and in-person submittals are no longer accepted.
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 Smyrna, GA?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Smyrna before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. City pages reviewed do not say whether a residential fence needs a permit; Building permits are applied for through the City's OpenGov portal and in-person submittals are no longer accepted.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Smyrna?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft (general maximum). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front yard. Corner lots: Both street-facing yards of a corner lot are front yards (4 ft); no obstruction 3 to 15 ft high within 20 ft of a street intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Smyrna?
Not in a public right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Smyrna?
The finished side (without visible supports) faces adjoining properties and public rights-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Smyrna?
Call Community Development ((678) 631-5387) to ask whether your fence needs a permit. If one is needed, apply through the City's OpenGov portal. Keep front fences to 4 ft (no chain link in front), 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 Smyrna (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Smyrna?
Building Division, City of Smyrna Community Development. Phone (678) 631-5387.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Smyrna's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Smyrna Zoning Code Sec. 503-A Fencing
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