Yes. The Clayton County Zoning Ordinance requires a permit for every fence and wall: Sec. 6.30 states they 'shall be permitted in all zoning districts with the issuance of a permit.' The permit confirms height, location, materials and sight-visibility compliance before you build.
Sec. 6.30 (FW-01)(A) allows fences and walls in all zoning districts only with the issuance of a permit, subject to the height, location and material standards that follow. The application confirms the fence sits completely within the applicant's lot, stays out of any required sight clear zone (Sec. 6.27), and does not encroach on a drainage, utility, sidewalk or other easement without the holder's written permission. Fences must also stay at least two feet back from adjacent rights-of-way. Inside the City of Jonesboro, fences are regulated under Sec. 86-264 and reviewed by the code enforcement officer.
Erecting a fence without the required county permit is a zoning violation subject to a stop-work order, an after-the-fact permit, removal, and a fine up to $1,000 under Sec. 1-12.
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