Fence Regulations in Marietta, GA (2026)
3 verified fence regulations for Marietta, Georgia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Marietta Zoning Ord. Div. 710 — front yard fences max 4 ft; side/rear fences max 6 ft on double-frontage lots; subdivision/ROW fences up to 8 ft; all other fences max 8 ft.
Marietta Fence Height Limits
Some RestrictionsPermit Requirements
Most residential fences in Marietta do NOT require a building permit. Exceptions may apply for structural walls or fences on commercial/multi-family properties. Check with Development Services.
Marietta Fence Permit Requirements
Few RestrictionsNeighbor Fence Rules
Marietta does not have a specific 'good neighbor' fence ordinance. Finished side must face exterior. Fence ownership disputes governed by Georgia property law. No city-mandated neighbor notification requirement.
Marietta Fence & Neighbor Rules
Few RestrictionsLooking for Cobb County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Marietta city rules.
Fence Regulations in Cobb County →