Height Limits: Atlanta vs Roswell
How do height limits rules compare between Atlanta, GA and Roswell, GA?
Atlanta and Roswell have similar restriction levels.
Atlanta, GA
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.
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Fulton County
Under the Roswell Unified Development Code (UDC §10.2.10), a screening wall or fence in a side or rear yard may be up to 8 feet tall. Front-yard fences may not exceed 6 feet, and any portion above 4 feet must be more than 25% transparent.
View full Roswell rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Atlanta | Roswell |
|---|---|---|
| Code | Atlanta §16-28.008 | - |
| Front Yard Max | 4 feet | 6 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 | - |
| Code Section | - | Roswell UDC §10.2.10 |
| Side/Rear Max | - | 8 feet |
| Transparency | - | 25% if over 4 ft in front yard |
| Right-of-Way | - | No encroachment, no sight-triangle obstruction |
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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.
Roswell FAQ
How tall can my fence be in Roswell?
Up to 8 feet in the side or rear yard under UDC §10.2.10. Front-yard fences are capped at 6 feet, and anything over 4 feet in the front yard must be more than 25% transparent.
Do I need a permit for an 8-foot fence in Roswell?
Fences 8 feet or under do not require a building permit. Fences over 8 feet do require a building permit and engineering review. A permit is still required for pool barrier fences regardless of height.
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