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Fulton County, Georgia

City of Alpharetta fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Alpharetta? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Alpharetta before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.

buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Alpharetta (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required
Not confirmed
How to apply
Call 678-297-6080 source

Still being confirmed with Alpharetta: Does a residential fence need a permit in Alpharetta, and what are the height limits? Which number reaches the permit office?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of Alpharetta

  1. Contact the City Inspections Division to ask whether your fence needs a permit and how to apply.
  2. Call 811 before digging.

Who to contact

Phone
678-297-6080
Hours
Inspection requests called in same day, 7:30 to 8:30 am

Contact from alpharetta.ga.us — construction inspections

Other rules to know

  • This number is listed on the city's Construction & Inspections page for inspection requests; no fence permit information was found there.

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 Alpharetta, GA?

Not confirmed. Contact the City of Alpharetta before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Alpharetta?

Contact the City Inspections Division to ask whether your fence needs a permit and how to apply. 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 Alpharetta (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Alpharetta?

City Inspections Division. Phone 678-297-6080.

Sources

Summarized from the City of Alpharetta's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. alpharetta.ga.us — construction inspections

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