Fence Rules in Norcross, Georgia

In Norcross, fence height limits are: Most homes: 4 ft max, and a vehicle gate or gatepost may be up to 6 ft; In a national or local historic district: no front yard fence at all; On any lot outside the residential zoning districts, including HX, NX and CX: no front yard fence at all; side and rear yards, 8 ft max.

Required only for a freestanding wall over 4 ft, measured from the top of the footing, and for a decorative masonry column over 4 ft; The city's fence rules set no permit requirement for an ordinary fence, and the city lists no fence permit form; Confirm before you build: Community Development, 678-421-2027.

On corner lots in Norcross: Within 20 ft of where two street right-of-way lines cross: 3 ft max, in any zoning district. Nothing may block the view between 3 ft and 15 ft above the ground. Sec. 205-4(e)(4); In a historic district, a corner lot may have a front yard fence along the side street with Community Development Department approval.

Pool fences in Norcross: No city rule of its own. Georgia's state pool code governs through the city's building codes: 48 in minimum barrier.

Fence setbacks in Norcross: A front yard fence or hedge, where allowed, must sit at least 3 ft back from the edge of the right-of-way; Otherwise fences are not subject to the zoning setbacks.

Prohibited fence materials in Norcross: No chain link, hog wire or barbed wire in a front yard unless the lot is at least 3 acres; No fences of exposed concrete block, tires, junk or other discarded materials.