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Fence Rules in Mountain Park, Georgia

Last verified: September 4, 2026

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At a glance

In Mountain Park, the maximum fence height is typically 8 ft in side and rear yards and 8 ft in front yards.

Unconfirmed for a plain fence. Call before you build; The city's permit list does not name one, while Code Sec. 117-14 requires a building permit before excavation for any structure, including accessory structures; A gate over 4 ft with any powered opener does need a permit; Apply at City Hall, 770-993-4231. The building official issues the permit.

On corner lots in Mountain Park: Nothing that blocks vision between 3.5 ft and 15 ft above street level within 20 ft of where the right-of-way lines of two streets meet; A fence must also not interfere with safe sight lines from roads or driveways.

Pool fences in Mountain Park: No city rule of its own. Georgia's state pool code governs: 48 in minimum barrier.

Fence setbacks in Mountain Park: At least 1 ft from an interior property line, and at least 5 ft from the edge of any public pavement.

Prohibited fence materials in Mountain Park: No chain link or wire fencing in front yards; Chain link in a side or back yard must be factory coated black or brown; The code says nothing about barbed wire.

Fence Regulations

Mountain Park

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Permit Requirements
Unconfirmed for a plain fence. Call before you build. The city's permit list does not name one, while Code Sec. 117-14 requires a building permit before excavation for any structure, including accessory structures. A gate over 4 ft with any powered opener does need a permit. Apply at City Hall, 770-993-4231. The building official issues the permit.
Height - Front Yard
8 ft max, the same as every other yard: the height rule is not yard-specific. No chain link or wire fencing in a front yard.
Height - Side/Rear
8 ft max. Chain link in a side or back yard must be factory coated black or brown.
Height Notes
One 8 ft maximum applies to all fencing, with no lower front-yard limit. The code doesn't say how fence height is measured.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
Nothing that blocks vision between 3.5 ft and 15 ft above street level within 20 ft of where the right-of-way lines of two streets meet. A fence must also not interfere with safe sight lines from roads or driveways.
Materials Allowed
Opaque wood is the default required material, with the attractive side facing the public and adjacent properties. Other materials need city council approval at a public hearing.
Materials Prohibited
No chain link or wire fencing in front yards. Chain link in a side or back yard must be factory coated black or brown. The code says nothing about barbed wire.
Historic Districts
No historic design review: a full-text search of the city code finds no Certificate of Appropriateness process.
Setbacks
At least 1 ft from an interior property line, and at least 5 ft from the edge of any public pavement.
Design Requirements
Attractive side faces the public and adjacent properties; the default material is opaque wood. Separately, exposed concrete block and exposed plain concrete must be screened from streets and neighbors with fencing or landscaping.
Gates
A gate over 4 ft with any powered opener needs a permit from City Hall. Otherwise gates follow the same 8 ft limit and sight-line rules as the fence.
Source
Mountain Park Code Sec. 117-24(b)
Notes
Governed by Code Sec. 117-24(b), in the city's Land Use chapter. City Hall: 770-993-4231

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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