Smyrna Zoning Appendix A — residential fences typically max 6 ft in side and rear yards; front yard fences generally lower (4 ft standard). Pool enclosures up to 8 ft. Verify with Planning & Zoning for specific zone.
Smyrna's zoning ordinance (Appendix A) establishes fence height limits by zone and yard location. Standard residential zones allow 6-foot fences in side and rear yards and lower fences (typically 4 feet) in front yards. Swimming pool enclosures may reach 8 feet with proper permits and safety compliance. Commercial properties typically allow 8-foot perimeter fencing; loading areas and dumpster enclosures can reach 10 feet. Fences must not block sight lines at intersections or create safety hazards. For specific height allowances in your zone, contact Smyrna Planning & Zoning (678-631-5355).
Non-compliant fence: correction notice. Failure to comply: $100 to $500 per day. Forced removal possible.
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Smyrna regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. O.C.G.A. §16-11-39 applies to unreasonable disturbances.
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Smyrna Ch. 46 noise ordinance applies to construction. Industry standard is 7 AM–7 PM weekdays. No dedicated construction-hours ordinance; general noise proh...
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Smyrna Code Ch. 46, §46-1 — noise ordinance prohibits unreasonable, disturbing sounds. Quiet hours generally 10 PM–7 AM. Complaints filed through Smyrna 311 ...
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Smyrna Ch. 46 noise ordinance covers animal noise. Excessive or prolonged barking that is plainly audible and unreasonably disturbing is a violation. Complai...
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Smyrna requires all residential vehicles to park on approved hardened surfaces. Parking on grass or unpaved areas is a code violation. Driveway construction ...
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Smyrna follows GA standards — generally one commercial vehicle ≤¾ ton permitted in residential zones. Heavier trucks, tractor-trailers, or commercial vehicle...
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