City of Suwanee fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Suwanee? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Suwanee 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 yards abutting a public street (6 ft on residential lots over 2 acres; one street yard of a corner lot may have 6 ft) source
- Corner lots
- One street-facing yard of a residential corner lot may have a fence up to 6 ft source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences over 4 ft may not be within 15 ft of the back of curb or edge of pavement, or within 20 ft of the intersection of public roads. source
- Not allowed
- No woven wire or metal fabric fences or walls in yards abutting a public street; only decorative fences or walls there. source
- How to apply
- Call 770-945-8996 source
Still being confirmed with Suwanee: Does a residential fence in Suwanee need a permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Suwanee
- Call Planning and Community Development (770-945-8996) to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- Keep fences to 8 ft, and 4 ft (decorative, no wire) in yards facing a street.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Planning and Community Development
City of Suwanee
- Phone
- 770-945-8996
- Address
- 330 Town Center Avenue, Suwanee, GA 30024
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What to submit
- Ask Planning and Community Development whether a permit is needed
Other rules to know
- Zoning Ordinance Sec. 610 does not say whether a residential fence needs a permit.
- Decorative fences: brick columns, wood, simulated wood, wrought iron, anodized aluminum or PVC, pickets at least 2 inches apart.
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 Suwanee, GA?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Suwanee before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Zoning Ordinance Sec. 610 does not say whether a residential fence needs a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Suwanee?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in yards abutting a public street (6 ft on residential lots over 2 acres; one street yard of a corner lot may have 6 ft). Corner lots: One street-facing yard of a residential corner lot may have a fence up to 6 ft.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Suwanee?
Fences over 4 ft may not be within 15 ft of the back of curb or edge of pavement, or within 20 ft of the intersection of public roads.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Suwanee?
Call Planning and Community Development (770-945-8996) to ask whether your fence needs a permit. Keep fences to 8 ft, and 4 ft (decorative, no wire) in yards facing a street. 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 Suwanee (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Suwanee?
Planning and Community Development, City of Suwanee. Phone 770-945-8996.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Suwanee's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 610 Fences and Walls
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