City of East Point fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of East Point? Yes. The City of East Point requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of East Point (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with East Point: What is the fence permit fee and the residential fence height limit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of East Point
Steps based on eastpointga.gov — Fences and Walls Permit 122025
- Set up an online account on the BS&A Online Permitting Portal.
- Submit the application with a site plan showing fence location, height and material.
- Pay the invoice; plan review starts after fees are received (typically 5 business days).
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Invoice paid online after submission
- Review time
- Typically 5 business days
Who to contact
- [email protected]
- Address
- 2757 East Point Street, East Point, GA 30344
Contact from eastpointga.gov — Fences and Walls Permit 122025
What to submit
- Site plan showing street, house orientation, and fence/decorative wall location, height and material
- Property owner information; homeowners need tax bill and/or deed filed with the county plus state-issued ID
- Authorized Agent Form if an agent applies
Other rules to know
- The city's Fences and Walls permit page says fence, decorative wall and retaining wall permits typically take 5 business days of plan review.
- Work started before permit issuance is prohibited; permits are non-transferable and fees non-refundable.
- Retaining walls over 4 ft need engineer-stamped drawings.
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 East Point, GA?
Yes. The City of East Point requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of East Point?
Set up an online account on the BS&A Online Permitting Portal. Submit the application with a site plan showing fence location, height and material. Pay the invoice; plan review starts after fees are received (typically 5 business days). 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 East Point (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of East Point?
Planning & Community Development. email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of East Point's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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