Height Limits: Alpharetta vs Atlanta
How do height limits rules compare between Alpharetta, GA and Atlanta, GA?
Alpharetta and Atlanta have similar restriction levels.
Alpharetta, GA
Fulton County
Fences in unincorporated Fulton County residential districts may not exceed 8 feet from grade under Zoning Resolution Article 4 §4.11. Column ornaments may rise an additional 3 feet.
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Fulton County
Atlanta Zoning Code §16-28.008 limits residential fences to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in rear and side yards. R-G districts allow up to 8 feet in rear/side. Intersection sight-line triangles require maximum 2.5 feet within 20 feet of street intersections.
View full Atlanta rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Alpharetta | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Max height (county) | 8 ft | - |
| Setback from ROW | 3 ft | - |
| Atlanta front yard | 4 ft (6 ft if open) | - |
| Code | - | Atlanta §16-28.008 |
| Front Yard Max | - | 4 feet |
| Rear/Side Max | - | 6 feet (8 ft in R-G) |
| Intersection Triangle | - | 2.5 ft max within 20 ft of intersection |
| Historic Districts | - | Certificate of Appropriateness required |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Alpharetta FAQ
Can I build a 10-foot privacy fence?
No — county max is 8 ft, with up to 3 ft column accents above.
Does a chain-link fence need a permit?
Generally yes for fences over 6 ft in most Fulton cities.
Atlanta FAQ
How tall can my fence be in Atlanta?
Atlanta Zoning Code §16-28.008 limits residential fences to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in rear and side yards. R-G districts allow up to 8 feet in rear/side. Intersection sight-line triangles require maximum 2.5 feet within 20 feet of street intersections.
What is the maximum fence height for front yards in Atlanta?
Code: Atlanta §16-28.008. Front Yard Max: 4 feet. Rear/Side Max: 6 feet (8 ft in R-G). Intersection Triangle: 2.5 ft max within 20 ft of intersection.
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