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Fulton County

Fence Rules in Mountain Park, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In Mountain Park, fence height limits are: front yards — UNVERIFIED — Mountain Park has its own Chapter 117 (Land Use) code. Contact City Hall at (770) 993-4231; side and rear yards — UNVERIFIED — likely 8 ft max based on Fulton County Sec. 4.11 baseline. Contact City Hall at (770) 993-4231.

Yes — a fence permit is required in Mountain Park. Building permit required for construction projects. Ground disturbance under 250 sq ft may not require a permit (may exempt most fences — verify with City Hall). Contact: (770) 993-4231. Hours: Mon-Thu 9-5, Fri 9-4.

On corner lots in Mountain Park: UNVERIFIED — verify with City Hall.

Pool fences in Mountain Park: Must comply with state pool safety codes.

Fence setbacks in Mountain Park: UNVERIFIED — Fulton County baseline is 3 ft from public ROW. Verify with City Hall.

Prohibited fence materials in Mountain Park: UNVERIFIED — Fulton County Sec. 4.11 baseline prohibits wire/chain-link along street ROW. Verify with City Hall.

Fence Regulations

Mountain Park

Apply for Permit
Permit Requirements
Building permit required for construction projects. Ground disturbance under 250 sq ft may not require a permit (may exempt most fences — verify with City Hall). Contact: (770) 993-4231. Hours: Mon-Thu 9-5, Fri 9-4.
Height - Front Yard
UNVERIFIED — Mountain Park has its own Chapter 117 (Land Use) code. Contact City Hall at (770) 993-4231.
Height - Side/Rear
UNVERIFIED — likely 8 ft max based on Fulton County Sec. 4.11 baseline. Contact City Hall at (770) 993-4231.
Height Notes
Mountain Park has its own Code of Ordinances including Chapter 117 (Land Use) on Municode. It does NOT simply defer to Fulton County. Entirely residential zoning (no commercial). Verify fence provisions in Ch. 117 Sec. 117-3 and 117-6.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
UNVERIFIED — verify with City Hall.
Materials Allowed
UNVERIFIED — verify with City Hall
Materials Prohibited
UNVERIFIED — Fulton County Sec. 4.11 baseline prohibits wire/chain-link along street ROW. Verify with City Hall.
Historic Districts
N/A
Setbacks
UNVERIFIED — Fulton County baseline is 3 ft from public ROW. Verify with City Hall.
Design Requirements
Compliance with city code sections required per Building, Zoning & Planning page.
Gates
Not specifically addressed
Retaining Walls
Subject to separate regulations
Source
https://library.municode.com/ga/mountain_park/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=SPBDERE_CH117LAUS
Notes
Smallest city in Fulton County (~583 pop). Has its own Ch. 117 Land Use code on Municode — does NOT simply defer to Fulton County. Ordinance O352-24 (2024) may have amended land use provisions. City Hall: 118 Lakeshore Dr, Mountain Park, GA 30075. Phone: (770) 993-4231. Building/Zoning page: https://www.mountainparkgov.com/administration/page/build...

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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