City of Peachtree Corners fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Peachtree Corners? No. The City of Peachtree Corners 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 Peachtree Corners's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front yard source
- Corner lots
- Corner side yard: 6 ft if in line with the house, 4 ft if between the house and the right-of-way; interior side 8 ft source
- Distance from lot line
- Not in the public right-of-way; the City recommends placing the fence just inside your property line. source
- Good side faces
- The finished side faces out (unfinished side toward your property). source
- Not allowed
- Uncoated chain link, woven wire, hog wire, barbed wire, exposed concrete block, tires, junk or discarded materials. Vinyl-coated chain link only in side or rear yards. source
- How to apply
- Email source
How to build within the rules in the City of Peachtree Corners
Steps based on peachtreecornersga.gov — Residential Fence Guidelines
- Draw a site plan showing where the fence will go.
- Email it to Kylie Thomas ([email protected]) before installing.
- Brick or stone wall with footers? Ask the City about a permit.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Kylie Thomas
Community Development, City of Peachtree Corners
- Phone
- 678-691-1200
- [email protected]
- Address
- City Hall, 310 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Contact from peachtreecornersga.gov — Residential Fence Guidelines
What to submit
- Site plan emailed to the City before installing
Other rules to know
- City FAQ: a permit is not required for a residential fence; one is usually needed only if the fence needs footers (typical for brick or stone walls).
- Allowed materials: brick, stone, wood, stucco, split rail, wrought iron or aluminum styled like wrought iron.
- Heights are measured from finished grade; full rules are in Zoning Ordinance Article VII, Sec. 700.
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 Peachtree Corners, GA?
No. The City of Peachtree Corners does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Peachtree Corners?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front yard. Corner lots: Corner side yard: 6 ft if in line with the house, 4 ft if between the house and the right-of-way; interior side 8 ft.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Peachtree Corners?
Not in the public right-of-way; the City recommends placing the fence just inside your property line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Peachtree Corners?
The finished side faces out (unfinished side toward your property).
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Peachtree Corners?
Kylie Thomas, Community Development, City of Peachtree Corners. Phone 678-691-1200, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Peachtree Corners's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Art. VII, Sec. 700 (walls and fences)
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