City of Locust Grove fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Locust Grove? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Locust Grove before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Locust Grove (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft general maximum source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft max of chainlink in residential front yard; may not restrict view by more than 50 percent source
- Corner lots
- Must not obstruct vision at street intersections source
- Distance from lot line
- No numeric setback; no fence in public street right-of-way or city-owned area. source
- Not allowed
- Permitted materials listed: brick, cedar, cypress, rod iron, vinyl or chainlink; chainlink metal parts vinyl-coated or painted dark brown, dark green or black. source
- How to apply
- Call (770) 957-5043 source
Still being confirmed with Locust Grove: Does a residential fence need a permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Locust Grove
- Call Community Development at (770) 957-5043 to ask whether a fence permit applies.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- (770) 957-5043
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Address
- 3644 Highway 42, Locust Grove, GA 30248
Contact from locustgrove-ga.gov — community development
Other rules to know
- Code section 17.04.080 does not state a separate fence permit requirement in the portion read.
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 Locust Grove, GA?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Locust Grove before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Locust Grove?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft general maximum. Front (street) yard: 4 ft max of chainlink in residential front yard; may not restrict view by more than 50 percent. Corner lots: Must not obstruct vision at street intersections.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Locust Grove?
No numeric setback; no fence in public street right-of-way or city-owned area.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Locust Grove?
Call Community Development at (770) 957-5043 to ask whether a fence permit applies. 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 Locust Grove (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Locust Grove?
Community Development Department. Phone (770) 957-5043.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Locust Grove's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code 17.04.080 Fencing
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