Unincorporated Fulton County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Fulton County? Yes. Unincorporated Fulton County 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 Unincorporated Fulton County (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
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Fulton County: What are the permit fee and residential fence height limits, and can the form be submitted online?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Fulton County
Steps based on fultoncountyga.gov — permit application forms
- Download the Fence or Retaining Wall Permit Application from the Public Works Planning, Zoning and Permitting page.
- Complete the owner and contractor sections and attach any required calculation details.
- Submit to Planning & Development, 141 Pryor St SW, Suite 6001; call 404-612-7400 to confirm how to submit.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 404-612-7400
- Address
- 141 Pryor St SW, Suite 6001, Atlanta, GA 30303
Contact from fultoncountyga.gov — Fulton County Fence Retaining Wall Permit Application
What to submit
- Completed Fence or Retaining Wall Permit Application (site, owner, contractor details; height above grade and material)
- Calculation details for poured cast-in-concrete walls 6' and over
- Contractor's business license number and escrow account number
- Land Disturbance Permit number, if applicable
Other rules to know
- The form has blanks for permit fee and ARC fee but states no amounts or height limits.
- The form does not state whether it covers only unincorporated Fulton County.
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 Unincorporated Fulton County, GA?
Yes. Unincorporated Fulton County requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Fulton County?
Download the Fence or Retaining Wall Permit Application from the Public Works Planning, Zoning and Permitting page. Complete the owner and contractor sections and attach any required calculation details. Submit to Planning & Development, 141 Pryor St SW, Suite 6001; call 404-612-7400 to confirm how to submit. 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 Unincorporated Fulton County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Fulton County?
Public Works, Planning & Development Division. Phone 404-612-7400.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Fulton County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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