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Fulton County

Fence Rules in Sandy Springs, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In Sandy Springs, 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 Sandy Springs. Fence and Wall Permit Application required. Must submit site plan to scale, fence detail/elevations. Owner affidavit required.

On corner lots in Sandy Springs: Must not impair driver vision or constitute safety hazard.

Pool fences in Sandy Springs: Must meet International Swimming Pool and Spa Code standards.

Fence setbacks in Sandy Springs: Fence footings must be entirely within property, cannot encroach onto property line.

Prohibited fence materials in Sandy Springs: Vinyl (except replacement in kind of existing). Barbed wire, razor wire, concertina wire prohibited.

Fence Regulations

Sandy Springs

Apply for Permit
Permit Requirements
Fence and Wall Permit Application required. Must submit site plan to scale, fence detail/elevations. Owner affidavit required.
Height - Front Yard
4 ft max for solid/opaque fences. May exceed 4 ft with spaced picket design (2" min gap, 2:1 picket-to-opening ratio for vertical, 1:1 for horizontal).
Height - Side/Rear
8 ft max for solid/opaque fences
Height Notes
Height measured from finished grade to highest point between columns/posts. Columns and ornaments may exceed max height by up to 3 ft.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
Must not impair driver vision or constitute safety hazard
Materials Allowed
Wood, brick, stacked stone, stucco, ornamental metal, or other durable material approved by Director. Chain-link allowed only in side/rear yards (not parallel to street) and must be vinyl-coated.
Materials Prohibited
Vinyl (except replacement in kind of existing). Barbed wire, razor wire, concertina wire prohibited.
Historic Districts
N/A - refer to specific overlay districts if applicable
Setbacks
Fence footings must be entirely within property, cannot encroach onto property line
Design Requirements
Finished side must face street and adjoining properties. Street-facing fences 6+ ft require 3 ft landscape strip. Street-facing fences need masonry piers (12" min width) every 24 ft and at direction changes. Street-facing walls need architectural variations every 24 ft.
Gates
Must open inwardly (toward property). Min 30 ft from edge of pavement. May be up to 3 ft taller than attached fence. Stand-alone gates need masonry piers on both sides. Public/private streets cannot be gated.
Retaining Walls
See Sec. 9.4.3. Walls 6+ ft require PE design and certification.
Floodplain Rules
Fences prohibited in regulatory floodway. May be permitted in Future Conditions Floodway if: sufficient open area certified by PE, posts anchored (PE certified), no-rise certification approved. See Sec. 9.5.3.E.
Color Restrictions
Only black, white, or earth tones permitted. Primary and neon colors prohibited.
Source
https://up.sandyspringsga.gov
Notes
Source: Sandy Springs Unified Plan (UP) Sec. 8.2.10, Sec. 9.5.3.E (2025 amendment). Electrical permit required for fences with electrical equipment. Walls 6+ ft require PE certification. Permit application PDF: View PDF

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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