In Atlanta residential zones, fences may be up to 4 feet in the front yard and 8 feet in side and rear yards. Corner lots have sight-triangle rules to protect intersection visibility.
Atlanta Code Ch. 158, Art. XVI establishes base fence heights: 4 feet maximum in required front yards and 8 feet maximum in side and rear yards in R-1 through R-5 districts. Multifamily and commercial zones allow similar heights, with industrial zones permitting taller perimeter fences for security. On corner lots, a 10-foot by 10-foot sight triangle at the intersection must be kept below 3 feet in height to preserve driver visibility. Fences cannot be installed in the public right-of-way. Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences are prohibited in residential districts. Chain-link is permitted but discouraged in some historic districts where a COA may limit materials.
Non-compliant fences must be modified or removed. Sight-triangle violations are typically cited quickly because they present a public safety issue.
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