Gwinnett County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Gwinnett County are set by each city and town, and by the county for unincorporated areas. Pick your city for height limits, setbacks, fees, step-by-step filing instructions and the person to call.
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Berkeley Lake | No | 6 ft | 4 ft in front yards | 770-368-9484 ext. 102 |
| City of Buford | Ask | 6 ft | Section 700: "No wall or fence shall exceed six | 770-945-6761 |
| City of Duluth | Ask | — | — | 770-476-1790 |
| City of Grayson | Ask | — | — | 770-963-8017 |
| City of Lawrenceville | Ask | — | — | 678-407-6583 |
| City of Lilburn | Ask | 8 ft | 4 ft in residential front yards | 770-921-2210 |
| City of Mulberry | Ask | 8 ft | 4 ft within a required front yard setback | 770-341-9640 |
| City of Norcross | Yes | — | — | 678-421-2027 |
| City of Peachtree Corners | No | 8 ft | 4 ft in the front yard | 678-691-1200 |
| City of Sugar Hill | Ask | — | — | 770-945-6734 |
| City of Suwanee | Ask | 8 ft | 4 ft in yards abutting a public street | 770-945-8996 |
| Unincorporated Gwinnett County | No | 8 ft | 4 ft within the required front yard | 770-822-8000 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.