DeKalb County
Fence Rules in Lithonia, Georgia
Last updated May 26, 2026
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Fence Regulations
Lithonia
Permit Requirements
Contact Planning and Zoning at City Hall (6920 Main St). Email: cityclerk@lithoniacity.org
Height - Front Yard
4 ft max (per DeKalb County pattern)
Height - Side/Rear
8 ft max (per DeKalb County pattern)
Height Notes
Zoning Ordinance No. 14-05-01 governs land use. Height measured from finished grade.
Pool Fences
Corner Lots
Corner side yard: 4 ft max (per DeKalb County pattern)
Materials Allowed
Brick, stone, wood, wrought iron in front yards (per DeKalb County pattern)
Materials Prohibited
Chain link/wire prohibited in front yards. Exposed concrete block, tires, junk, pallets, railroad ties, vinyl prohibited (per DeKalb pattern).
Historic Districts
N/A
Setbacks
Fences cannot be in public right-of-way
Design Requirements
Front yard materials restricted per zoning ordinance
Gates
Front yard gates: max 6 ft, set back min 15 ft from ROW (per DeKalb pattern)
Retaining Walls
Max 6 ft; may be tiered with engineering approval
Notes
Heights based on DeKalb County pattern. Zoning Ordinance 14-05-01 available at lithoniacity.org. Contact City Hall for specifics.
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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