City of Berkeley Lake fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Berkeley Lake? No. The City of Berkeley Lake does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against the City of Berkeley Lake's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in front yards source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire in residential districts; chain link in front yards. Materials must be weather- and decay-resistant, made for permanent outdoor use. source
- How to apply
- Call 770-368-9484 ext. 102 source
How to build within the rules in the City of Berkeley Lake
Steps based on berkeleylakega.sophicity.com — FAQ
- No fence permit is needed; keep fences to 6 ft in side and rear yards and 4 ft in front.
- Wall over 4 ft? Get an engineered design and apply for a permit at City Hall.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Leigh Threadgill
City Administrator
- Phone
- 770-368-9484 ext. 102
- [email protected]
- Address
- City Hall, 4040 S. Berkeley Lake Rd., Berkeley Lake, GA 30096
Contact from berkeleylakega.sophicity.com — BuildingPermitsandInspections
What to submit
- No permit for fences; walls over 4 ft (including retaining walls) need an engineered design and a permit
Other rules to know
- City FAQ: no permit is required for fences.
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 Berkeley Lake, GA?
No. The City of Berkeley Lake does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply. City FAQ: no permit is required for fences.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Berkeley Lake?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in front yards.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Berkeley Lake?
Leigh Threadgill, City Administrator. Phone 770-368-9484 ext. 102, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Berkeley Lake's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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