Fence Regulations in Fulton County, GA (2026)
4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Fulton County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Fences and walls in unincorporated Fulton County top out at 8 feet from grade under Zoning Resolution § 4.11. Columns and ornaments may rise up to 3 feet above that cap, every fence must stand at least 3 feet off any public right-of-way, and no part of a gate may be placed within 20 feet of a public right-of-way.
Fulton County Fence Height Limits
Some RestrictionsFulton County Zoning §4.11 (Fences and Walls)
Fences and walls shall not exceed a height of eight feet from grade. Column and ornament heights are permitted to exceed the maximum fence/wall height up to three feet. Fences and walls shall be set back a minimum of three feet from a public right-of-way. No part of a gate shall be located within 20 feet of a public right-of-way.
Fence Permit Requirements
Fences and walls in unincorporated Fulton County need a permit from the Department of Environment and Community Development before they go up, with one carve-out: fences built for agricultural use in the AG-1 District need no permit. Residential fences also top out at 8 feet, and retaining walls over 4 feet trigger their own separate permit and certification paperwork.
Fulton County Fence and Wall Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsFulton County Zoning Resolution § 4.11
Fences and walls which conform to the provisions stated herein shall be permitted by the Department of Environment and Community Development. Fences erected for agricultural purposes in the AG-1 District shall be exempt from permit requirements. (Amended 11/3/93, 2/7/01) ... E.Height. Fences and walls shall not exceed a height of eight feet from grade in residential districts. Column and orname...
Retaining Walls
Retaining walls over 4 feet in unincorporated Fulton County need a permit, and walls over 6 feet require an engineer's certification before the county will issue one.
Fulton County Retaining Wall Permits
Some RestrictionsFulton County Zoning Resolution § 4.11.G
All other retaining walls over 4 feet high require a permit if they were not shown and permitted on a Land Disturbance Permit. Walls 4 feet to 6 feet high can be permitted upon execution of an Owner Certification/Indemnification form for Retaining Walls 4 feet to 6 feet high. All walls over 6 feet high and any walls 4 feet to 6 feet high for which an owner is not prepared to execute the Owner C...
Material Restrictions
Unincorporated Fulton County bars wire and plastic fencing, including chain-link with plastic or wood inserts, along street rights-of-way in every zoning district except AG-1, M-1, M-1A and M-2.
Fulton County Fence Material Standards
Some RestrictionsFulton County Zoning Resolution § 4.11.D(1)
Fence and wall materials. Where the Zoning Resolution or zoning conditions require fences and walls to be solid/opaque, the visual density of the fence shall be such that it can not be seen through... In all zoning districts except AG-1, M-1, M-1A, and M-2, wire and plastic fencing materials, including chain-link fencing with plastic or wooden inserts shall not be used adjoining a street right-...
Fence Regulations by City in Fulton County
3 cities in Fulton County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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