Johns Creek, GA Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)

Section 4.11.D of the Johns Creek Zoning Ordinance sets material standards. Adjoining a right-of-way (4.11.D.1): 'In all zoning districts except AG-1, M-1 and M-1A, wire and plastic fencing materials, including chain-link fencing with plastic or wooden inserts shall not be used adjoining a street right-of-way.' The architectural treatment of poured concrete, common aggregate block, or concrete block walls must be approved by the Community Development Director; this does not prevent chain-link as a security fence around stormwater facilities. Opacity (4.11.D): where the Zoning Ordinance or zoning conditions require fences or walls to be solid/opaque, the visual density must be such that the fence cannot be seen through. Barbed wire (4.11.D.3): barbed wire may be used in the AG-1 District for a legitimate agricultural pursuit; it shall not be approved for any single-family dwelling lots (including AG-1 lots), but may be used for security strands in all but single-family districts at a height of at least six feet above grade. Pool fences may not be finished with bright or primary colors. In large-scale retail developments, Section 4.4.3 further restricts street-facing and side-yard fencing to brick, stone, iron, decorative wrought iron, and treated wood, and requires any chain-link to be black vinyl-clad and screened from public view. Confirm current text before relying on it.