Fence Rules in Chamblee, Georgia

In Chamblee, fence height limits are: front yards, 4 ft max, and the fence must stay out of the public right-of-way; Ornamental posts and vehicle gates: 6 ft; Agricultural and industrial property: 6 ft; Most side and back yards: 8 ft max; If that side or back runs along a street: 4 ft max, all the way to the rear lot line.

Required before installing, replacing or doing a major repair on a fence; Apply through the city permit portal or email chambleedevelopment@chambleega.gov; Planning and Development: 770-986-5010.

On corner lots in Chamblee: Two limits apply inside the corner triangle (measured 20 ft along each property line from where the right-of-way lines meet): 3 ft for anything that blocks drivers' view, and 30 in for anything sight-obscuring. The stricter 30 in controls; Tree branches inside the triangle must stay above 10 ft.

Pool fences in Chamblee: 6 ft minimum fence around any pool at least 2 ft deep, with a latching or other secure closure; The pool itself must sit at least 10 ft from any property line, measured from the edge of the water; UDO Sec. 240-7(a)(6).

Fence setbacks in Chamblee: Keep the fence out of required zoning buffers and easements.

Prohibited fence materials in Chamblee: No wire, woven metal or chain link in the front yard or on a side facing a street (agricultural and industrial properties excepted); No exposed block, tires, junk or other discarded material; No razor wire anywhere. Barbed wire only in the Airport district. No electric fences.