City of Atlanta fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Atlanta? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Atlanta 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 Atlanta (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 404-546-6907 source
Still being confirmed with Atlanta: Does a residential fence need a permit in Atlanta, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Atlanta
Steps based on atlantaga.gov — office of buildings
- Call the Office of Buildings Express Division to ask whether your fence needs a permit and how to apply.
- Payment is online through Accela Citizen Access or at the cashier window on the 1st floor of City Hall.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 404-546-6907
Contact from atlantaga.gov — office of buildings
Other rules to know
- Atlanta's Office of Buildings page mentions fence permits only in context of Express Permit work stream for stop-work-order properties; no general fence rule was found.
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 Atlanta, GA?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Atlanta 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 Atlanta?
Call the Office of Buildings Express Division to ask whether your fence needs a permit and how to apply. Payment is online through Accela Citizen Access or at the cashier window on the 1st floor of City Hall. 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 Atlanta (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Atlanta?
Office of Buildings, Express Division. Phone 404-546-6907.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Atlanta's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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