Fence Rules in Lake City, Georgia

In Lake City, fence height limits are: No height limit: the city code sets no general fence height limit for front yards. The only cap is 30 in inside the corner sight triangle; Confirm current practice at permit review before building: 404-366-8080; No height limit: the city code sets no general fence height limit for side or back yards.

Required for any fence. The zoning code counts a fence as a structure, and no structure may be erected without a building permit; A certificate of zoning compliance is applied for with the permit, under Sec. 42-363; SafeBuilt, Inc. handles city building permits: 678-216-0641. Inspections: 770-914-2377; City Hall: 404-366-8080.

On corner lots in Lake City: Keep clear the triangle measured 20 ft along the property lines from where two streets meet, or 15 ft along both the street and alley line; Inside it, nothing sight-blocking (wall, fence or plants) may stand over 30 in, and tree branches may not hang below 8 ft.

Pool fences in Lake City: 5 ft minimum; Any outdoor pool at least 18 in deep must be fully enclosed by a fence or wall, with no gap over 4 in except at doors and gates; Gates and doors must be self-closing and self-latching, except a house door used as part of the enclosure; The house or an accessory building may form part of the enclosure.

Fence setbacks in Lake City: Never in the street right-of-way.

Prohibited fence materials in Lake City: Anything that is not solid, rigid and durable, or that leaves openings larger than 4 in; Where the code requires a fence, it must be opaque, built so no one can see through it. Pool fences are exempt from that.