Brookhaven's fence height limits are set in the Zoning Ordinance (Ch. 27, Art. IX, Landscaping and Fences). Typical residential limits: 4 feet in front yards; 6 feet in side and rear yards. Design requirements include architectural variation with columns every 8 feet for fences over 3 feet tall.
Under Brookhaven's Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 27, Article IX — Landscaping and Fences), residential fences are generally limited to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in rear and side yards. Fences and walls over 3 feet tall must incorporate columns or decorative elements every 8 feet for architectural variation. Column/post heights may exceed the maximum by up to 2 feet. Road-frontage walls in residential subdivisions may not be more than 50% opaque. Corner lot sight visibility triangles must be maintained.
Non-compliant fence: correction notice. Failure to comply: $100 to $500 per day. Forced removal possible.
Brookhaven, GA
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