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Fence Rules in Tucker, Georgia

Last verified: August 28, 2026

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At a glance

In Tucker, fence height limits are: front yards, 4 ft max; Most side and back yards: 8 ft max; Along the side street on a corner lot: 6 ft max where the fence lines up with the side wall of the house, 4 ft max between that wall and the street; Downtown Tucker (DT) and Lawrenceville Highway (LH-1 to LH-3) districts: 6 ft max (Sec. 46-991, Sec. 46-1090).

Required only when the fence needs footers, which is typical of a brick or stone wall, or over 8 ft in a multifamily, mixed-use or nonresidential district (Planning and Zoning FAQ); Every fence must still meet the code: submit a site plan to Planning and Zoning before installing; Planning and Zoning, 1975 Lakeside Pkwy Ste 350: 678-597-9040.

On corner lots in Tucker: On the street side of a corner lot: 6 ft max where the fence lines up with the side wall of the house, 4 ft max where it sits between the street and that wall; Near any street or driveway intersection, nothing may block a driver's view between 30 in and 8 ft above the road, or 12 ft on a collector or larger road (Sec. 46-1308).

Pool fences in Tucker: Backyard pool: 48 in minimum barrier, under the state pool code Tucker adopts in Sec. 8-1; Community pools: 4 to 6 ft barrier, and the pool must sit at least 15 ft from side and rear lot lines (Sec. 46-1193).

Fence setbacks in Tucker: Never in the public right-of-way. Place the fence just inside your property line.

Prohibited fence materials in Tucker: No chain link or other wire fencing in any front yard, in any district. On a corner lot this includes the yard along the side street; No exposed common concrete block, tires, junk, pallets, railroad ties, loose stone, tarps, vinyl or other discarded materials.

Fence Regulations

Tucker

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Permit Requirements
Required only when the fence needs footers, which is typical of a brick or stone wall, or over 8 ft in a multifamily, mixed-use or nonresidential district (Planning and Zoning FAQ). Every fence must still meet the code: submit a site plan to Planning and Zoning before installing. Planning and Zoning, 1975 Lakeside Pkwy Ste 350: 678-597-9040
Height - Front Yard
4 ft max.
Height - Side/Rear
Most side and back yards: 8 ft max. Along the side street on a corner lot: 6 ft max where the fence lines up with the side wall of the house, 4 ft max between that wall and the street. Downtown Tucker (DT) and Lawrenceville Highway (LH-1 to LH-3) districts: 6 ft max (Sec. 46-991, Sec. 46-1090).
Height Notes
Height is measured from the finished grade of your own lot. In multifamily, mixed-use and nonresidential districts: 10 ft max. A subdivision or development entrance monument that includes a wall or fence: 6 ft max, and only in a common area or private easement. Call Planning and Zoning at 678-597-9040 to confirm your zoning district.
Pool Fences
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Corner Lots
On the street side of a corner lot: 6 ft max where the fence lines up with the side wall of the house, 4 ft max where it sits between the street and that wall. Near any street or driveway intersection, nothing may block a driver's view between 30 in and 8 ft above the road, or 12 ft on a collector or larger road (Sec. 46-1308).
Materials Allowed
Front yard, or along a street right-of-way: brick, stone, wood, wrought iron, or aluminum that looks like wrought iron. On a corner lot this covers the yard along the side street. Chain link is allowed only in a side yard or back yard that does not run along a street, and it must be vinyl coated. In the Downtown Tucker (DT) and Northlake (NL) districts chain link is not allowed in any yard (Sec. 46-991, Sec. 46-1041).
Materials Prohibited
No chain link or other wire fencing in any front yard, in any district. On a corner lot this includes the yard along the side street. No exposed common concrete block, tires, junk, pallets, railroad ties, loose stone, tarps, vinyl or other discarded materials.
Historic Districts
No historic district fence review in Tucker.
Setbacks
Never in the public right-of-way. Place the fence just inside your property line.
Design Requirements
Finished or decorative side faces out.
Gates
Vehicle entrance gates: at least 50 ft back from the property line.
Color Restrictions
Downtown Tucker (DT) districts: brick and stone must be left unpainted, and metal, wood or wood-look synthetic must be painted, with synthetic painted on site (Sec. 46-991).
Source
Tucker Code Sec. 46-1340
Notes
Governed by Tucker Code Sec. 46-1340. Planning and Zoning: 678-597-9040

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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