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Clayton County

Fence Rules in Morrow, Georgia

Last verified: August 31, 2026

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At a glance

In Morrow, fence height limits are: Not allowed: a fence may not extend past the front edge of your house's foundation toward the street; side and rear yards, 8 ft max.

Required; If you have an HOA, its written approval must come with the application; Marti Tracy, Zoning Administrator: 678-902-0870, mtracy@morrowga.gov.

On corner lots in Morrow: No closer than 10 ft to the curb on either street. 8 ft max; Vinyl-coated chain link along a public right-of-way must have shrubs planted along it.

Pool fences in Morrow: State and local pool safety codes apply.

Fence setbacks in Morrow: Never in the street right-of-way; Interior lots: not past the front edge of the house's foundation; Corner lots: at least 10 ft from the curb.

Prohibited fence materials in Morrow: Barbed wire, chicken wire, or similar wire visible from the right-of-way; Painted chain link on new fences; Chain link in RS-80, the city's only single-family residence district: the district rules say chain link fences are not permitted (Sec. 905A).

Fence Regulations

Morrow

Apply for Permit
Permit Requirements
Required. If you have an HOA, its written approval must come with the application. Marti Tracy, Zoning Administrator: 678-902-0870, mtracy@morrowga.gov
Height - Front Yard
Not allowed: a fence may not extend past the front edge of your house's foundation toward the street.
Height - Side/Rear
8 ft max.
Height Notes
Fences on side and back property lines, and fences starting anywhere between the front corners of the house's foundation and the back property line, may be up to 8 ft. Corner lots: 8 ft max, no closer than 10 ft to the curb. Non-residential districts: 8 ft max. The code does not say how fence height is measured.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
No closer than 10 ft to the curb on either street. 8 ft max. Vinyl-coated chain link along a public right-of-way must have shrubs planted along it.
Materials Allowed
Pressure-treated wood: planks at least 5/8 in thick, finished natural, stained or sealed. Vinyl or PVC composite, aluminum, wrought iron. Split rail: lots of 3 acres or more only. Masonry combined with wrought iron. Vinyl-coated chain link in dark brown, green or black is on the residential approved list, but the district rules for RS-80, the city's only single-family residence district, say chain link fences are not permitted (Sec. 905A).
Materials Prohibited
Barbed wire, chicken wire, or similar wire visible from the right-of-way. Painted chain link on new fences. Chain link in RS-80, the city's only single-family residence district: the district rules say chain link fences are not permitted (Sec. 905A).
Historic Districts
N/A
Setbacks
Never in the street right-of-way. Interior lots: not past the front edge of the house's foundation. Corner lots: at least 10 ft from the curb.
Design Requirements
Posts face the inside of your property. A new fence needs its own posts: you cannot tie into an existing fence. No encroaching on undisturbed buffers.
Gates
Commercial and public institutional districts: gates that can be seen from a public or private right-of-way must be masonry, wrought iron or aluminum. Manufacturing districts: gates must be masonry, wrought iron, aluminum or vinyl-coated chain link. Chain link fences must have a black, brown or green vinyl coating. Residential districts: the fence section sets no separate gate rule. City checklist: a gate uses the same building permit application as a fence, with an inspection after it is installed.
Floodplain Rules
Standard floodplain regulations apply
Source
Morrow Zoning Ordinance Appendix A, Sec. 703
Notes
Governed by Zoning Ordinance Sec. 703. Fence permits: Planning & Economic Development, Morrow Municipal Complex, 1500 Morrow Road. Marti Tracy, Zoning Administrator: 678-902-0870, mtracy@morrowga.gov; department line 770-961-4002. The city's fence handout lists an $80 minimum fee and a 7-10 day review, and fences built after January 1, 2000 must meet the city's Residential Fence Manual.

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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