Cobb County does not require neighbor consent for fence installation. Finished side must face exterior. Setbacks and height limits from §134-267 apply. Boundary disputes are civil matters under Georgia law.
Cobb County's zoning code does not require neighbor notification or consent before installing a fence. The property owner must ensure the fence complies with all height, setback, and material requirements under §134-267 and is within the property boundaries. Fences must be completed prior to occupancy of a primary use structure when required by the zoning chapter. Boundary line disputes are civil matters governed by Georgia property law. Stream buffer restrictions (25-foot undisturbed zone along state waters) may affect fence placement near streams.
Building on neighbor's property: civil liability. Encroachment: forced removal possible by court order.
Cobb County, GA
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Cobb County Ch. 50, Art. VII — construction noise subject to 70 dB daytime limit. Sunday construction permitted 9 AM–6:59 PM (2023 amendment). Residential pr...
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