Fence Rules in Statham, Georgia

In Statham, fence height limits are: See-through fences in a front yard: 48 in max; Solid fences: not allowed in a front yard; Chain link: not allowed in a front yard at a home; side and rear yards, 6 ft max at homes, solid or see-through; 8 ft: see-through fences in business and manufacturing districts, and solid fences in manufacturing.

Required before any fence goes up. Fee: $35; Bring a site plan showing the property lines, everything already built on the lot, where the fence and gates will go, and any utility easements; Building Official, 327 Jefferson Street: 770-725-5455.

On corner lots in Statham: On a corner lot at a home, a solid fence may come no farther forward than the side of the house, and never closer than 12 ft to the side lot line.

Pool fences in Statham: Pool must be enclosed by a fence or wall at least 4 ft high with a locking gate; The pool itself must sit at least 15 ft from every property line; A fence permit is required for every pool; Also needs approval from the Barrow County Environmental Health Department and the city building official; UDC Sec. 3-066.

Fence setbacks in Statham: Never in a public street or a public utility easement; See-through fences may sit on the lot line; Solid fences may sit on the lot line, or along access strips backing a main road, with written permission from the utility company or easement holder first.

Prohibited fence materials in Statham: No barbed, hog or razor wire at a home; No iron spikes, sharp points or thorny plants; No snow fences, farm fences or chicken wire; No chain link with plastic, vinyl or metal slats, in any district; No plywood, particle board, tarp, tires, pallets, garage doors or other material not meant for fencing.