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Carroll County

Fence Rules in Carrollton, Georgia

Last verified: August 29, 2026

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At a glance

In Carrollton, fence height limits are: front yards, 4 ft max, any fence type, in any required front yard; Most side and back yards: 8 ft max (single-family districts); If a side or back yard runs along a street: 4 ft max within 10 ft of the public right-of-way.

Not required for most fences. Neither the code nor the city permit page lists a fence permit; Historic district: get a Certificate of Appropriateness before you build; FEMA flood hazard area: a development permit is required; Along a sidewalk, street or alley line: agree the boundary with the City Engineer first; Building Permit Coordinator: 770-830-2000.

On corner lots in Carrollton: A fence in a side or back yard that runs along a street: 4 ft max within 10 ft of the public right-of-way; An existing fence that blocks the view at a curve or intersection must be brought into compliance within 90 days (UDO Sec. 9.01.05); The code sets no measured sight triangle.

Pool fences in Carrollton: The city adopts the Standard Swimming Pool Code by reference.

Fence setbacks in Carrollton: Fences and walls may sit right on the property line; Along a sidewalk, street or alley line, you must first agree with the City Engineer on where the boundary runs (Code Sec. 82-3); A drainage easement must be kept clear of obstructions (UDO Sec. 6.06.02.B).

Prohibited fence materials in Carrollton: Chain link is banned in front yards in the apartment, office and commercial districts (M-H-P, R-T, R-M, R-M-10, R-M-15, R-O-I, O-I, C-1, C-2, C-3); That list does not include the single-family districts, where no material restriction applies.

Fence Regulations

Carrollton

Apply for Permit
Permit Requirements
Not required for most fences. Neither the code nor the city permit page lists a fence permit. Historic district: get a Certificate of Appropriateness before you build. FEMA flood hazard area: a development permit is required. Along a sidewalk, street or alley line: agree the boundary with the City Engineer first. Building Permit Coordinator: 770-830-2000
Height - Front Yard
4 ft max, any fence type, in any required front yard.
Height - Side/Rear
Most side and back yards: 8 ft max (single-family districts). If a side or back yard runs along a street: 4 ft max within 10 ft of the public right-of-way.
Height Notes
The easiest rule to miss: a side or back fence along a street is capped at 4 ft if it sits within 10 ft of the right-of-way. Fences may lean no more than 5 percent off vertical. In the apartment, office and commercial districts (M-H-P, R-T, R-M, R-M-10, R-M-15, R-O-I, O-I, C-1, C-2, C-3): 8 ft max next to the right-of-way in any yard, with landscaping required on both sides of a fence in a front yard or along a street.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
A fence in a side or back yard that runs along a street: 4 ft max within 10 ft of the public right-of-way. An existing fence that blocks the view at a curve or intersection must be brought into compliance within 90 days (UDO Sec. 9.01.05). The code sets no measured sight triangle.
Materials Allowed
Standard residential materials per the ordinance. No special list for single-family lots.
Materials Prohibited
Chain link is banned in front yards in the apartment, office and commercial districts (M-H-P, R-T, R-M, R-M-10, R-M-15, R-O-I, O-I, C-1, C-2, C-3). That list does not include the single-family districts, where no material restriction applies.
Historic Districts
Intown South Historic District: a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission is required before a fence is erected, altered or removed (UDO Sec. 3.05.11). The commission reviews design, scale, materials, setback and landscaping against its own design criteria, which set a fence height lower than the city-wide limit. Ask Community Development for the current guidelines: 770-830-2000
Setbacks
Fences and walls may sit right on the property line. Along a sidewalk, street or alley line, you must first agree with the City Engineer on where the boundary runs (Code Sec. 82-3). A drainage easement must be kept clear of obstructions (UDO Sec. 6.06.02.B).
Design Requirements
The frame (posts and rails) faces your own property, unless the fence is built jointly with a neighbor. Fences may lean no more than 5 percent off vertical.
Floodplain Rules
In a mapped floodway, fences are prohibited unless a registered professional engineer certifies the fence causes no rise in flood levels or floodway widths (UDO Sec. 3.01.17.D). Anywhere in a FEMA special flood hazard area, a development permit is required before work starts.
Source
Carrollton UDO Sec. 5.02.03
Notes
Governed by Carrollton UDO Sec. 5.02.03. Community Development, 315 Bradley Street. City Hall: 770-830-2000

Rules can vary within a jurisdiction. Historic districts and zoning overlays often have stricter requirements. Look up your exact address to confirm which rules apply to your property.

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