City of Sandy Springs fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Sandy Springs? Yes. The City of Sandy Springs requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $80 standard ($25 administrative + $50 certificate of completion + $5 technology); with a vehicular gate $185 ($100 plan review + $5 technology added) source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
Still being confirmed with Sandy Springs: Does the Development Code set maximum fence heights and setbacks for residential lots?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Sandy Springs
Steps based on sandyspringsga.gov — fence permits
- Prepare a site plan or survey showing the fence location, plus details of fence, gates and piers (height, materials, color).
- Apply online through the city's Online Permitting Portal, or schedule a meeting with a Permit Technician at City Hall via QLess.
- Pay the permit fee ($80 standard; $185 with a vehicular gate).
- Schedule an inspection if the fence is over 7 feet, has masonry piers or a vehicular/electronic gate.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 770-730-5600
- Hours
- Permitting hours 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
- Address
- 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Contact from sandyspringsga.gov — fence permits
What to submit
- Site plan or survey showing fence location (preferred; if none, contact staff)
- Details of all fences, gates and piers: height, design, materials, dimensions, color
- Construction drawings when required
Other rules to know
- Inspections required for fences taller than 7 feet, masonry piers, vehicular/electronic gates, and applications that also need a Building Permit.
- Pool enclosures covered by an approved Pool Permit are exempt from a separate fence permit.
- Fence height limits are not stated on the city's fence permit page.
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 Sandy Springs, GA?
Yes. The City of Sandy Springs requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Sandy Springs?
$80 standard ($25 administrative + $50 certificate of completion + $5 technology); with a vehicular gate $185 ($100 plan review + $5 technology added).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Sandy Springs?
Prepare a site plan or survey showing the fence location, plus details of fence, gates and piers (height, materials, color). Apply online through the city's Online Permitting Portal, or schedule a meeting with a Permit Technician at City Hall via QLess. Pay the permit fee ($80 standard; $185 with a vehicular gate). Schedule an inspection if the fence is over 7 feet, has masonry piers or a vehicular/electronic gate. 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 Sandy Springs (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Sandy Springs?
Permit Technicians, Community Development. Phone 770-730-5600.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Sandy Springs's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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