Height Limits: Acworth vs Marietta
How do height limits rules compare between Acworth, GA and Marietta, GA?
Acworth and Marietta 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.
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Cobb County
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.
View full Marietta rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Acworth | Marietta |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Zoning Div. 710 |
| Contact | Development Dept: 770-974-2032 | - |
| Front Yard Max | - | 4 feet |
| Side/Rear (double-frontage) Max | - | 6 feet |
| General Max | - | 8 feet |
| ROW Setback | - | Minimum 2 feet from right of way |
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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.
Marietta FAQ
How tall can my fence be in Marietta?
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.
What is the maximum fence height for front yards in Marietta?
Front Yard Max: 4 feet. Side/Rear (double-frontage) Max: 6 feet. General Max: 8 feet. ROW Setback: Minimum 2 feet from right of way.
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