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.
Under Atlanta §16-28.008, in standard residential districts fences may not exceed 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in rear and side yards. R-G (Residential General) district allows up to 8 feet in rear/side yards. At street intersections within any dwelling district, no fence exceeding 2.5 feet may be erected within 20 feet of the intersection. The Board of Zoning Adjustment may grant exceptions for greater heights upon specific findings. Historic districts require a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Urban Design Commission.
Non-compliant fence: notice to correct within 30 days, then $150–$500/day. Historic district violations carry additional penalties.
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