City of Roswell fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Roswell? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Roswell 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 Roswell (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 770-817-6720
Still being confirmed with Roswell: Is a building permit needed for a standard single-family fence (guide says typically not)? What is the setback from property lines?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Roswell
- Call Planning and Zoning to confirm your fence meets height and placement rules and whether a permit is needed.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 770-817-6720
- Address
- 38 Hill Street, Roswell, GA 30075
Other rules to know
- The city's 2024 Code Enforcement Guide says a building permit is typically not needed for a fence, but it must meet material, height and placement rules; approval from the Design Review Board or Historic Preservation Commission is needed only in the Historic District (UDC Sec. 10.2.10).
- Height is measured from the property's grade to the highest point of the fence.
- Retaining walls over 30 inches need a building permit application.
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 Roswell, GA?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Roswell 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 Roswell?
Call Planning and Zoning to confirm your fence meets height and placement rules and whether a permit is needed. 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 Roswell (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Roswell?
Planning and Zoning Division. Phone 770-817-6720.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Roswell's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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