Marietta Zoning Ord. Div. 710 — front yard fences max 4 ft; side/rear fences max 6 ft on double-frontage lots; subdivision/ROW fences up to 8 ft; all other fences max 8 ft.
Under Marietta's Zoning Ordinance Division 710 (Supplementary District Regulations), fence heights are regulated by location: Front yard fences/walls must not exceed 4 feet and must be ornamental or decorative. Side and rear yard fences on double-frontage lots must not exceed 6 feet and must be ornamental or decorative. Subdivision entrance fences and right-of-way fences in residential zones may be up to 8 feet if maintained by the HOA. In all other instances, fences and walls shall be no more than 8 feet in height. All fences must be set back at least 2 feet from the right of way.
Non-compliant fence: correction notice. Failure to comply: $100 to $500 per day. Forced removal possible.
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