6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Cobb County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Cobb County Ch. 134, §134-267 — fences adjacent to public road ROW or in front/side yard of residential/nonresidential property max 6 feet. Height includes posts and ornaments on both sides. Backfill max 6 inches.
Cobb County Building Division — fence permits required for solid fences exceeding 6 feet. Pool barriers require permits. Applications through Cobb County Building Permits online portal.
Cobb County does not require neighbor consent for fence installation. Finished side must face exterior. Setbacks and height limits from §134-267 apply. Boundary disputes are civil matters under Georgia law.
Cobb County requires a building permit for retaining walls over 4 feet in height or supporting a surcharge. Engineered plans stamped by a Georgia-licensed PE required for walls over 4 feet. Cobb IBC/IRC adopted.
Cobb County requires pool barriers per Georgia Residential Code IRC Appendix G/ISPSC. Minimum 4-foot barrier (48 inches), self-closing self-latching gates, no climbable features. Inspected at pool permit.
Cobb County Zoning Ordinance §134 permits wood, vinyl, masonry, wrought iron, and chain-link fencing. Barbed wire and electric fences prohibited in residential districts (R-20, R-15, R-30, etc.). Chain-link discouraged in front yards.
4 cities in Cobb County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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