Fence Rules in Lilburn, Georgia

In Lilburn, fence height limits are: front yards, 4 ft max; On a corner lot a separate 6 ft allowance applies: see corner lots; Interior side and back yards: 8 ft max; If a side or the back of your lot runs along a street it counts as a front yard: 4 ft max; Not counted against the limit: retaining walls, tennis court fences.

Required for a fence over 4 ft; Exempt from site and design plan review (Sec. 1103): a fence under 4 ft in a side or back yard of a detached single family home, and repair of an existing fence using the same or similar materials; Any other fence needs an application and approval before the permit is issued.

On corner lots in Lilburn: You may build a solid (opaque) fence in one of the two front yards, up to 6 ft, at least 10 ft off the property line. One front yard only; Sight lines: nothing between 30 in and 12 ft tall within the two triangles 25 ft back from where the street right-of-way lines meet.

Pool fences in Lilburn: Wood or wrought iron wall or fence all the way around the pool, at least 4 ft and no more than 8 ft (Sec. 701); Above ground pools: if the pool wall is the barrier, the ladder or steps must lock, be removable, or have their own barrier; The city must approve a plan showing the pool and its fence before the pool permit is issued.

Fence setbacks in Lilburn: Fences are exempt from the zoning setbacks, but no fence or wall may go in the public right-of-way; A solid corner lot front yard fence must be at least 10 ft off the property line.

Prohibited fence materials in Lilburn: No walls of exposed concrete block, tires, junk or other discarded materials; No chain link in a front yard unless the lot is R-1 and at least 3 acres.