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Clayton County

Fence Rules in Riverdale, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In Riverdale, the maximum fence height is typically 8 ft in side and rear yards and 4 ft in front yards.

Yes — a fence permit is required in Riverdale. Fence permit required. Submit through online portal. Contact Esmeralda Pruitt at 770-909-5486 or epruitt@riverdalega.gov.

On corner lots in Riverdale: Fence must meet front building line setback on both street frontages.

Pool fences in Riverdale: Wall or fence 4-6 ft height required around private pools, with self-closing gate and self-latching device.

Fence setbacks in Riverdale: Cannot be closer to street than front building line setback.

Prohibited fence materials in Riverdale: Barbed wire, field fence, and electric fences prohibited in subdivisions and residentially zoned areas.

Fence Regulations

Riverdale

Apply for Permit
Permit Requirements
Fence permit required. Submit through online portal. Contact Esmeralda Pruitt at 770-909-5486 or epruitt@riverdalega.gov.
Height - Front Yard
4 ft max (verify with Planning — new Zoning Ordinance Section 4.4.1.2 governs)
Height - Side/Rear
8 ft max (per new Zoning Ordinance)
Height Notes
New Zoning Ordinance adopted 11/16/2020 supersedes old Chapter 18. No fence or wall in excess of 8 ft. Fence not to be placed closer to street than front building line setback. Corner lots must meet both front yard requirements.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
Fence must meet front building line setback on both street frontages.
Materials Allowed
Standard residential materials
Materials Prohibited
Barbed wire, field fence, and electric fences prohibited in subdivisions and residentially zoned areas.
Historic Districts
N/A
Setbacks
Cannot be closer to street than front building line setback.
Design Requirements
New Zoning Ordinance Article 4: Section 4.4.1.2 (residential), 4.4.2.2 (mixed-use), 4.4.3.5 (non-residential).
Gates
Not specifically addressed
Retaining Walls
Contact Building Department
Floodplain Rules
Standard floodplain regulations apply
Source
https://www.riverdalega.gov/DocumentCenter/View/547/Zoning-Ordinance
Notes
Permit Coordinator: Esmeralda Pruitt. Phone: 770-909-5486. Hours: Mon-Thu 7:30am-6:30pm. Address: 971 Wilson Road, Riverdale, GA 30296. New Zoning Ordinance (2020) supersedes Chapter 18.

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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