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DeKalb County

Fence Rules in Dunwoody, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In Dunwoody, the maximum fence height is typically 8 ft in side and rear yards and 4 ft in front yards.

Yes — a fence permit is required in Dunwoody. Permit required for fences in front yard, corner lots, or stream buffers. Not required for rear-only fences.

On corner lots in Dunwoody: Special Admin Permit may allow 6 ft in street yard. Visibility triangle requirements apply.

Pool fences in Dunwoody: Must comply with International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.

Fence setbacks in Dunwoody: Cannot obstruct visibility per Sec. 27-289.

Prohibited fence materials in Dunwoody: Wire/chain-link (including with vinyl/plastic/wooden inserts) prohibited adjoining street ROW in single-family developments. Barbed wire, razor wire, electrically charged fencing prohibited on single-family lots.

Fence Regulations

Dunwoody

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Permit Requirements
Permit required for fences in front yard, corner lots, or stream buffers. Not required for rear-only fences.
Height - Front Yard
4 ft max in street yards
Height - Side/Rear
8 ft max in interior side and rear yards
Height Notes
Adjacent to collector/arterial street: 8 ft allowed in street side yard. Special Administrative Permit available for 6 ft fences in corner lot street yards.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
Special Admin Permit may allow 6 ft in street yard. Visibility triangle requirements apply.
Materials Allowed
Standard residential materials
Materials Prohibited
Wire/chain-link (including with vinyl/plastic/wooden inserts) prohibited adjoining street ROW in single-family developments. Barbed wire, razor wire, electrically charged fencing prohibited on single-family lots.
Historic Districts
N/A
Setbacks
Cannot obstruct visibility per Sec. 27-289
Design Requirements
Height measured from natural adjacent grade on lowest side to top of fence
Gates
Not specifically addressed
Retaining Walls
Specific regulations apply in single-dwelling residential districts
Floodplain Rules
Stream buffer restrictions apply
Source
https://library.municode.com/ga/dunwoody/codes/code_of_ordinances - Division 4 (Fences and Walls), Secs. 27-269 through 27-272
Notes
Even when permit not required, fence must comply with Zoning Ordinance. Contact Planning and Zoning for courtesy review.

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.

Other jurisdictions in DeKalb County

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