City of Norcross fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Norcross? Yes. The City of Norcross 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 the City of Norcross (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
- Call 678-421-2027 source
Still being confirmed with Norcross: What fence heights does Norcross allow, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Norcross
Steps based on norcrossga.net — Permit Requirements Checklist
- Upload your fence permit application and documents to the City's ePlan portal.
- Call Community Development (678-421-2027) with questions about heights and fees.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Community Development Department
City of Norcross
- Phone
- 678-421-2027
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm
- Address
- Community Development, 65 Lawrenceville Street, Norcross, GA 30071
Contact from norcrossga.net — Community Development
What to submit
- Permit application and documents uploaded to the City's ePlan portal
Other rules to know
- The City's Permit Requirements Checklist lists a new fence, fence replacement or fence repair as permit-required work.
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 Norcross, GA?
Yes. The City of Norcross requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Norcross?
Upload your fence permit application and documents to the City's ePlan portal. Call Community Development (678-421-2027) with questions about heights and fees. 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 Norcross (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Norcross?
Community Development Department, City of Norcross. Phone 678-421-2027.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Norcross's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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