City of Fairburn fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Fairburn? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Fairburn 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 Fairburn (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft maximum; up to 7 ft in side and rear setback areas with topography or decorative features source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in a residential front yard (Sec. 80-477(e)(5)); within 40 ft of a major thoroughfare right-of-way limited to 4 ft source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential setback areas adjoining a street right-of-way limited to 4 ft height; fences within 40 ft of a major thoroughfare limited to 4 ft. source
- Good side faces
- If supports are mainly on one side, that side must face the interior of the property. source
- Not allowed
- Residential wire fences, including chain link, between the principal structure and an adjoining street right-of-way; front-yard fences may not block the view through them by more than 50 percent; metal parts must be vinyl-coated or painted dark brown, dark green or black. source
- How to apply
- Call 770-964-2244 x 401
Still being confirmed with Fairburn: Does the permit apply to every fence (code Sec. 80-477(c)(2)) or only fences over 40 inches (city page)? What is the permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Fairburn
- Contact Building and Inspections to confirm your fence needs a permit (required over 40 inches).
- Apply through the city's online permit portal (in soft launch) or ask the department.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 770-964-2244 x 401
- [email protected]
- Hours
- 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday
- Address
- 314 NW Broad Street, Fairburn, GA 30213
Other rules to know
- Per the city's Building & Permitting page, a permit is required for fences over 40 inches in height; the city advises contacting Building and Inspections before any work.
- Sec. 80-477(c)(2) says a building permit is required for construction or alteration of any fence; the Building & Permitting page says over 40 inches. Confirm the threshold.
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 Fairburn, GA?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Fairburn before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Fairburn?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft maximum; up to 7 ft in side and rear setback areas with topography or decorative features. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in a residential front yard (Sec. 80-477(e)(5)); within 40 ft of a major thoroughfare right-of-way limited to 4 ft.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Fairburn?
Residential setback areas adjoining a street right-of-way limited to 4 ft height; fences within 40 ft of a major thoroughfare limited to 4 ft.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Fairburn?
If supports are mainly on one side, that side must face the interior of the property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Fairburn?
Contact Building and Inspections to confirm your fence needs a permit (required over 40 inches). Apply through the city's online permit portal (in soft launch) or ask the department. 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 Fairburn (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Fairburn?
Permit and Planning Coordinator. Phone 770-964-2244 x 401, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Fairburn's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Code Sec. 80-477 Regulations for fences
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