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Fulton County

Fence Rules in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In Chattahoochee Hills, fence height limits are: front yards — Per Unified Development Code (page 57); side and rear yards — Per Unified Development Code (page 57).

Fence and Retaining Wall Permit Application required. Fence and Wall Checklist available. Contact (770) 463-6578.

On corner lots in Chattahoochee Hills: Standard visibility requirements.

Pool fences in Chattahoochee Hills: Must comply with state pool safety codes.

Fence setbacks in Chattahoochee Hills: Preservation buffers may affect fence placement.

Prohibited fence materials in Chattahoochee Hills: Not specifically listed.

Fence Regulations

Chattahoochee Hills

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Permit Requirements
Fence and Retaining Wall Permit Application required. Fence and Wall Checklist available. Contact (770) 463-6578.
Height - Front Yard
Per Unified Development Code (page 57)
Height - Side/Rear
Per Unified Development Code (page 57)
Height Notes
70-80% open space preservation requirement affects fencing in some areas. 20-acre minimum lot size in rural district.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
Standard visibility requirements
Materials Allowed
Standard residential materials
Materials Prohibited
Not specifically listed
Historic Districts
N/A
Setbacks
Preservation buffers may affect fence placement
Design Requirements
Unified Development Code includes Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) provisions
Gates
Not specifically addressed
Retaining Walls
Separate permit application required
Source
https://library.municode.com/ga/chattahoochee_hills/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_APXAUNDECO_ARTVGEPR
Notes
Rural character preservation city. UDC adopted 10/5/2021 (prepared by TSW Design). Fences covered on UDC page 57, Article V (General Provisions). Fence Permit Checklist PDF: https://cms3.revize.com/revize/chattahoocheehillsga/Fence... Full UDC PDF: https://cms3.revize.com/revize/chattahoocheehillsga/Chatt... Building inspections by SAFEbuilt: (770) 474-9393. Permit Technician Sandy Sargent: (770) 463-6566. Community Development: (770) 463-6578.

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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