Height Limits: Acworth vs Kennesaw
How do height limits rules compare between Acworth, GA and Kennesaw, GA?
Acworth and Kennesaw have similar restriction levels.
Acworth, GA
Cobb County
Acworth Zoning §73-152 — fence heights regulated by location. Generally 6 ft in residential side/rear yards. Retaining walls ≥4 ft must have a safety fence ≥36 inches at the top. Pool barriers minimum 5 ft.
View full Acworth rules →Kennesaw, GA
Cobb County
Kennesaw Zoning Appendix A — fences in front yards adjacent to public roads max 6 ft; rear yard fences max 8 ft. Properties near Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park face additional height restrictions.
View full Kennesaw rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Acworth | Kennesaw |
|---|---|---|
| Side/Rear Yard | Generally 6 feet maximum | - |
| Pool Barrier | 5 feet minimum (Acworth stricter than state) | - |
| Retaining Wall | ≥4 ft wall requires ≥36 in safety fence at top | - |
| Ordinance | Zoning §73-152 | - |
| Contact | Development Dept: 770-974-2032 | - |
| Front Yard Max | - | 6 feet (adjacent to public road ROW) |
| Rear Yard Max | - | 8 feet (includes posts/ornaments) |
| Battlefield Area | - | Additional restrictions near Kennesaw Mountain NPS |
| Condition | - | Must be maintained structurally sound |
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Acworth FAQ
How tall can my fence be in Acworth?
Acworth Zoning §73-152 — fence heights regulated by location. Generally 6 ft in residential side/rear yards. Retaining walls ≥4 ft must have a safety fence ≥36 inches at the top. Pool barriers minimum 5 ft.
What is the maximum fence height for front yards in Acworth?
Side/Rear Yard: Generally 6 feet maximum. Pool Barrier: 5 feet minimum (Acworth stricter than state). Retaining Wall: ≥4 ft wall requires ≥36 in safety fence at top. Ordinance: Zoning §73-152.
Kennesaw FAQ
How tall can my fence be in Kennesaw?
Kennesaw Zoning Appendix A — fences in front yards adjacent to public roads max 6 ft; rear yard fences max 8 ft. Properties near Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park face additional height restrictions.
What is the maximum fence height for front yards in Kennesaw?
Front Yard Max: 6 feet (adjacent to public road ROW). Rear Yard Max: 8 feet (includes posts/ornaments). Battlefield Area: Additional restrictions near Kennesaw Mountain NPS. Condition: Must be maintained structurally sound.
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