Acworth Zoning §73-152 — fence heights regulated by location. Generally 6 ft in residential side/rear yards. Retaining walls ≥4 ft must have a safety fence ≥36 inches at the top. Pool barriers minimum 5 ft.
Under Acworth Zoning §73-152 (Fences and Walls), residential fence heights vary by location and zone. Side and rear yard fences are typically permitted up to 6 feet in residential districts. Front yard fences are lower (generally 4 feet or less). Retaining walls 4 feet or higher must incorporate a fence not less than 36 inches at the top for safety. Pool barriers in Acworth require a special note: the city imposes a 5-foot barrier minimum for pool enclosures (stricter than the state's 4-foot standard). Contact Acworth Development Department for the exact height allowances in your zone.
Non-compliant fence: correction notice. Failure to comply: $100 to $500 per day. Forced removal possible.
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