Kennesaw Building Services — fence permits required for solid fences exceeding 6 feet. Applications via kennesaw-ga.gov/permits-applications. Permit required for pool barriers regardless of height.
In Kennesaw, fence permits are required for solid fences exceeding 6 feet in height (covering wood privacy fencing, vinyl privacy panels, and composite materials). Pool barriers require permits regardless of height to ensure code compliance. Permit applications are submitted through the City of Kennesaw's online permit portal at kennesaw-ga.gov/permits-applications. Fences must comply with height limits and setback requirements in Zoning Appendix A. Properties near the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park may have additional review requirements.
Building without permit: $200 to $500. May require removal and re-permitting. Stop-work orders possible.
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Kennesaw Ch. 10 (Animals) and Ch. 62 cover animal noise. Excessive barking that unreasonably disturbs neighbors is prohibited. Cobb County Animal Control (77...
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Kennesaw Code Ch. 62 (Offenses) — noise disturbances are prohibited. Quiet hours generally 10 PM–7 AM. State fallback GA Code §16-11-34 applies. Complaints t...
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Kennesaw Ch. 62 noise ordinance governs construction noise. Standard practice is 7 AM–7 PM weekdays. No loud construction during quiet hours (10 PM–7 AM). Pe...
Kennesaw, GA
Kennesaw regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. O.C.G.A. §16-11-39 applies to unreasonable disturba...
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