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DeKalb County

Fence Rules in Stonecrest, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

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

Submit via Citizenserve online portal at citizenserve.com or contact Planning & Zoning at (770) 224-0200.

On corner lots in Stonecrest: Corner side yard: 4 ft max. Perimeter fences for subdivisions: 6 ft facing streets, 8 ft other sides.

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

Fence setbacks in Stonecrest: Fences cannot be in public right-of-way. Security gates min 50 ft from property line for multifamily/commercial.

Prohibited fence materials in Stonecrest: Chain link/wire prohibited in front yards. Exposed concrete block, tires, junk, pallets, railroad ties, loose stone, vinyl, discarded materials prohibited.

Fence Regulations

Stonecrest

Apply for Permit
Permit Requirements
Submit via Citizenserve online portal at citizenserve.com or contact Planning & Zoning at (770) 224-0200
Height - Front Yard
4 ft max (per DeKalb County Chapter 27)
Height - Side/Rear
8 ft max (per DeKalb County Chapter 27)
Height Notes
Incorporated 2017. Adopted its own Chapter 27 Zoning Ordinance (based on DeKalb County framework, last updated Feb 2022). Zoning ordinance update in progress as of 2024. Height measured from finished grade; within 15 ft of street may measure from street grade.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
Corner side yard: 4 ft max. Perimeter fences for subdivisions: 6 ft facing streets, 8 ft other sides.
Materials Allowed
Front yards: brick, stone, wood, wrought iron, or material simulating wrought iron
Materials Prohibited
Chain link/wire prohibited in front yards. Exposed concrete block, tires, junk, pallets, railroad ties, loose stone, vinyl, discarded materials prohibited.
Historic Districts
N/A
Setbacks
Fences cannot be in public right-of-way. Security gates min 50 ft from property line for multifamily/commercial.
Design Requirements
Front yard fences must use approved materials (brick, stone, wood, wrought iron)
Gates
Front yard gates: max 6 ft height, set back min 15 ft from right-of-way
Retaining Walls
Max 6 ft; may be tiered up to 12 ft (residential) or 16 ft (non-residential) with licensed engineer approval. Variance possible up to 8 ft for topographical issues.
Source
https://library.municode.com/ga/stonecrest
Notes
Uses DeKalb County Chapter 27 zoning framework (Sec. 5.4.7 Walls, fences, retaining walls). Contact Planning & Zoning at stonecrestga.gov

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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