City of Lilburn fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Lilburn? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Lilburn before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in residential front yards source
- Corner lots
- One front yard of a corner lot may have an opaque fence up to 6 ft, at least 10 ft from the property line source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences are generally exempt from district setbacks; none in public right-of-way; vehicle gates on a street at least 20 ft from the right-of-way. source
- Not allowed
- Walls of exposed concrete block, tires, junk or discarded materials. Front-yard fences must be ornamental (brick, stone, wood, stucco, wrought iron, split rail); chain link only in side and rear yards. source
- How to apply
- Call 770-921-2210 source
Still being confirmed with Lilburn: Does a residential fence in Lilburn need a permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Lilburn
- Call the City (770-921-2210) or email [email protected] to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- Keep front-yard fences to 4 ft (decorative) and side/rear fences to 8 ft.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Business Services / Community Development
City of Lilburn
- Phone
- 770-921-2210
- [email protected]
- Address
- 340 Main Street, Lilburn, GA 30047
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What to submit
- Ask the City whether a fence permit is needed
Other rules to know
- Zoning Sec. 712 allows walls and fences in every district but does not state whether a permit is needed.
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 Lilburn, GA?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Lilburn before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Zoning Sec. 712 allows walls and fences in every district but does not state whether a permit is needed.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Lilburn?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in residential front yards. Corner lots: One front yard of a corner lot may have an opaque fence up to 6 ft, at least 10 ft from the property line.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Lilburn?
Fences are generally exempt from district setbacks; none in public right-of-way; vehicle gates on a street at least 20 ft from the right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Lilburn?
Call the City (770-921-2210) or email [email protected] to ask whether your fence needs a permit. Keep front-yard fences to 4 ft (decorative) and side/rear fences to 8 ft. 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 Lilburn (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Lilburn?
Business Services / Community Development, City of Lilburn. Phone 770-921-2210, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Lilburn's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 712 Walls and Fences
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