City of McDonough fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of McDonough? Yes. The City of McDonough requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft within required front setback source
- Corner lots
- Both front and side fences set back at least 5 ft from public right-of-way; no vision block within 20 ft of intersection right-of-way lines source
- Distance from lot line
- Fence entirely within the lot; side/rear fences may be on the property line with adjacent owners' written consent or a certified survey. source
- Good side faces
- Finished/decorative side faces outward toward adjacent parcels; structural supports toward the interior. source
- Not allowed
- Exposed concrete block, tires, scrap metal, sheet metal; woven wire/chain link/hog wire/barbed wire not in front yard; barbed and razor wire banned except industrial; high-voltage electric fences. source
- How to apply
- Call 678-782-6224 source
Still being confirmed with McDonough: What is the fence permit fee and can the application be submitted by email or portal?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of McDonough
- Prepare a plot plan or survey and a fence detail.
- Complete the residential permit application; call the Building Division to confirm submission method and fee.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Stephanie Reed
Permit Coordinator, Building & Inspection Division
- Phone
- 678-782-6224
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
- Address
- 136 Keys Ferry Street, 3rd Floor, McDonough, GA 30253
Contact from mcdonoughga.org — Building Inspection Division
What to submit
- Fence permit application
- Plot plan or survey
- Detail of the fence
- Adjacent owners' written consent if on a property line
Other rules to know
- Exempt: repairs with no structural change, same-type replacement in same location, gates up to 8 ft wide.
- Chain link must be vinyl-coated or painted dark brown, dark green or black.
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 McDonough, GA?
Yes. The City of McDonough requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of McDonough?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft within required front setback. Corner lots: Both front and side fences set back at least 5 ft from public right-of-way; no vision block within 20 ft of intersection right-of-way lines.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of McDonough?
Fence entirely within the lot; side/rear fences may be on the property line with adjacent owners' written consent or a certified survey.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of McDonough?
Finished/decorative side faces outward toward adjacent parcels; structural supports toward the interior.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of McDonough?
Prepare a plot plan or survey and a fence detail. Complete the residential permit application; call the Building Division to confirm submission method and fee. 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 McDonough (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of McDonough?
Stephanie Reed, Permit Coordinator, Building & Inspection Division. Phone 678-782-6224, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of McDonough's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 17.120.050 Fences and walls
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