DeKalb County, GA Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)

Fences and walls in interior side or rear yards of single-family detached residential on individual lots and perimeter of subdivision. Up to eight (8) feet. Fences may be up to property line; walls, including footings, must not encroach over property line. May apply for a variance from zoning board of appeals to increase height up to ten (10) feet max. Fences and walls on land that is adjacent to public streets, on the perimeter of single-family detached, attached, and multi-family developments that are internally oriented. Six (6) feet adjoining the street. A fifteen-feet-wide buffer must be constructed between the fence/wall and the street right-of-way. May apply for a variance from zoning board of appeals to increase height up to ten (10) feet max. Industrial No limit if adjoining non-residential use. Eight (8) feet if adjoining residential zoning or use. Fences may be up to the property line; walls, including footings, must not encroach over property line. Shall not be within the right-of-way. If next to residential, may apply for a variance from zoning board of appeals to increase height up to ten (10) feet max. Single-family subdivisions and multi-family developments identification or monument walls. Up to eight (8) feet. Shall not be located in right-of-way. Setback varies, depending on sight visibility May apply for a variance from zoning board of appeals to increase height up to ten (10) feet max.