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Fence Rules in Fulton County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Fulton County depends on where your property sits: each city sets its own ordinance, unincorporated areas follow county code, and historic districts can add stricter requirements. The fastest way to be sure is to look up your exact address.
Unincorporated Fulton County at a glance
In Unincorporated Fulton County, the maximum fence height is typically 8 ft in side and rear yards and 8 ft in front yards.
Required. The county permits fences and walls that follow its standards; Exempt: agricultural fences in the AG-1 district; Public Works, Planning, Zoning & Permits: 404-612-7400.
On corner lots in Unincorporated Fulton County: Must keep the visibility triangle at intersections clear, per the county Subdivision Regulations.
These county rules apply outside city limits. Inside a city, that city's ordinance applies. Choose your city below. Last verified August 31, 2026.
Cities & Towns
Inside city limits, the city's fence ordinance applies.
Unincorporated Areas
Outside any city limits, the county's rules apply.
Historic Districts & Overlays
These areas have additional requirements on top of citywide rules.
- Atlanta - Adair Park
- Atlanta - Atkins Park
- Atlanta - Baltimore Block
- Atlanta - Beltline
- Atlanta - Brookwood Hills
- Atlanta - C-3 Commercial
- Atlanta - Cabbagetown
- Atlanta - Castleberry Hill
- Atlanta - Collier Heights
- Atlanta - Grant Park
- Atlanta - Hotel Row
- Atlanta - Inman Park
- Atlanta - LW Live Work
- Atlanta - Martin Luther King Jr.
- Atlanta - NC-13 Inman Park
- Atlanta - Oakland Cemetery
- Atlanta - Oakland City
- Atlanta - Peachtree Circle
- Atlanta - Poncey-Highland
- Atlanta - SPI-17 Piedmont
- Atlanta - SPI-18 Mechanicsville
- Atlanta - Sunset Avenue
- Atlanta - Washington Park
- Atlanta - West End
- Atlanta - Whittier Mill
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