City of Union City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Union City? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Union City 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 Union City (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
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Union City: Does a residential fence need a permit in Union City, and does the moratorium affect fences?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Union City
Steps based on unioncityga.gov — Permits
- Ask Community Development whether your fence needs a permit.
- Applications are filed through the city's online IWORQ portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 770-964-2288
- Hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Address
- 5041 Union St, Union City, GA 30291
Contact from unioncityga.gov — Permits
Other rules to know
- The Community Development permits page lists building, electrical, plumbing, solar, HVAC, pools and roofing permits via the IWORQ portal; fences are not named.
- The page posts a Community Development moratorium expiring December 31, 2026; its scope is not stated.
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 Union City, GA?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Union City 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 Union City?
Ask Community Development whether your fence needs a permit. Applications are filed through the city's online IWORQ portal. 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 Union City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Union City?
Community Development Office. Phone 770-964-2288.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Union City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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