solution home » services » solution Fence PermitsTo obtain a permit for building a fence (new or replacement without impacting any trees), an application should be submitted to the Department of City Planning, Office of Buildings, Express Permits Division. Fence submittal information, detailing required documentation, is available on the Office of Buildings, Express Permits Division, website (link below). Fence Height – • Required Front Yard – 4’ maximum and 50% open (chain link, wrought-iron or picket style fencing) Note: Required front yard is determined by the required setbacks based on zoning district regulations. • Back and Side Yard – 6’ maximumAnything higher than the above stated heights requires a variance which can be requested through the Office of Zoning and Development (OZD) with submission of a Variance and Special Exception Consolidated Application. The application can be found on the OZD Forms and Applications web page (link below). NOTE: If a property is located in a historic or landmark district, a Certificate of Appropriate is required from the Urban Design Commission or the Office of Design staff. The Office of Buildings – Express Permits Division is located at – 55 Trinity Ave. SW3rd Floor – Suite 3900Atlanta, GA 30303Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:15 AM – 3:00 PM For additional information, contact the Office of Buildings, Express Permits Division, via email at express-ob@atlantaga.gov or by phone at 404-330-6907.Office of Buildings – Express Permits DivisionOffice of Zoning and Development – Forms and ApplicationsUrban Design CommissionThis Article was created on: 04/29/2019This Article was last updated on: 08/26/2020
