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DeKalb County

Fence Rules in Stone Mountain, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

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

Permits handled by SAFEbuilt (third-party provider). Historic areas require Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) from Historic Preservation Commission before fence installation.

On corner lots in Stone Mountain: Corner side yard: 4 ft max (per DeKalb County pattern).

Pool fences in Stone Mountain: Must comply with state pool safety codes.

Fence setbacks in Stone Mountain: Fences cannot be in public right-of-way.

Prohibited fence materials in Stone Mountain: Chain link/wire prohibited in front yards. Exposed concrete block, tires, junk, pallets, railroad ties, vinyl prohibited (per DeKalb pattern).

Fence Regulations

Stone Mountain

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Permit Requirements
Permits handled by SAFEbuilt (third-party provider). Historic areas require Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) from Historic Preservation Commission before fence installation.
Height - Front Yard
4 ft max (per DeKalb County pattern)
Height - Side/Rear
8 ft max (per DeKalb County pattern)
Height Notes
Height measured from finished grade. Historic Preservation Commission has additional requirements for properties in historic districts.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
Corner side yard: 4 ft max (per DeKalb County pattern)
Materials Allowed
Brick, stone, wood, wrought iron in front yards. Historic areas may have additional restrictions on materials.
Materials Prohibited
Chain link/wire prohibited in front yards. Exposed concrete block, tires, junk, pallets, railroad ties, vinyl prohibited (per DeKalb pattern).
Historic Districts
City has Historic Preservation Commission. Properties in historic district require Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for fence installation. Materials and design must be compatible with historic character.
Setbacks
Fences cannot be in public right-of-way
Design Requirements
Front yard materials restricted. Historic areas require compatibility with neighborhood character. COA review applies.
Gates
Front yard gates: max 6 ft, set back min 15 ft from ROW (per DeKalb pattern)
Retaining Walls
Max 6 ft; may be tiered with engineering approval
Source
https://library.municode.com/ga/stone_mountain/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_APXAZO
Notes
Permits via SAFEbuilt (third-party). Historic district properties need COA before fence work. Contact Planning & Zoning at stonemountaincity.org. Zoning in Appendix A of Code of Ordinances.

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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