# Fence Installation in Peachtree Corners, GA > Fences in Peachtree Corners, GA: no permit unless the fence needs footers, a site plan check, corner-lot heights, and the city's list of permitted materials. URL: https://uprightjohnscreekfencing.com/service-areas/peachtree-corners/ Service area Fences in Peachtree Corners, GA: no permit unless the fence needs footers, a site plan check, corner-lot heights, and the city's list of permitted materials. Call (678) 509-2926 Last Updated: November 5, 2026 ## What changes a fence plan in Peachtree Corners ### No permit, but a site plan check A fence does not need a permit in Peachtree Corners unless it needs footers, as brick or stone walls usually do. The city still asks for a site plan by email before installation to confirm the fence complies. ### A corner lot Corner lots have two street sides. The front yard is limited to 4 feet; on the corner side, a fence in line with the house can be 6 feet, and one between the house and the right-of-way only 4 feet. ### Chain link for the backyard Only vinyl-coated chain link is permitted, and only in side and rear yards. Uncoated chain link, woven wire and hog wire are not allowed. ### A material that is not on the list The city's permitted list is brick, stone, wood, stucco, split rail, wrought iron and aluminum that looks like wrought iron. Vinyl is not on it, so confirm with the city before planning a vinyl fence. ## Fence services in Peachtree Corners Service Fence installation New fences planned around the Johns Creek permit, your HOA's rules and the clay and rock under the yard, with posts set for the ground that is actually there. Service Wood fences Pressure-treated pine and cedar fences in board-on-board, shadowbox, stockade and picket styles, with posts set to last in north Fulton clay. Service Privacy fences 6 and 8 foot privacy fences in wood, vinyl and composite, built for the wind a solid fence catches and the rules your HOA sets. Service Aluminum fences Black aluminum and ornamental steel fences for street-facing yards, pools and views, racked to follow the slope. Service Chain link fences Galvanized and black vinyl-coated chain link for pets, property lines and dog runs, placed where Johns Creek allows it. Service Gates Walk, double and driveway gates hung on posts sized for them, braced to stay square and set back where the code says. Most fences in Peachtree Corners need no permit, yet the city still wants to see where they will go before the first post is set. [Upright Johns Creek Fencing](https://uprightjohnscreekfencing.com/) builds fences there, just across the Gwinnett line from Johns Creek, with the work handled by licensed and insured fencing contractors. Peachtree Corners handles fences differently from its neighbors. Most fences need no permit at all, which saves time, but the city sets clear limits on height, location and materials and asks to see a site plan before a fence goes up. The rules are published in the city’s Residential Fence Guidelines, which point to Article VII, Section 700 of the zoning ordinance. ## No permit, but not no rules The city’s guidance is short: a permit is not needed to install a fence unless it requires footers, which is typical of brick or stone walls. All fences still have to comply with the zoning ordinance, and the city asks homeowners to email a site plan to Planning and Zoning before installation to confirm compliance. For a wood, aluminum or chain link fence, that means no permit wait, but the plan should be right before the first post goes in. For walls, piers or fences on masonry footings, a permit is needed. The [Johns Creek permit guide](https://uprightjohnscreekfencing.com/guide/johns-creek-fence-permit/) compares how neighboring cities handle permits. ## Heights for regular and corner lots On a lot that is not on a corner, fences can be up to 4 feet in the front yard and 8 feet in the rear and side yards. Height is measured from the finished grade of the property. Corner lots, common along curving subdivision streets in Peachtree Corners, have two street sides and stricter limits. The front yard is still 4 feet. The corner side is split: a fence in line with the house can be 6 feet, but a fence between the house and the right-of-way is limited to 4 feet. Rear and interior side yards allow 8 feet. A privacy fence on a corner lot therefore usually starts at or behind the side of the house, with a lower fence or none along the street. ## Materials the city permits Peachtree Corners publishes its permitted materials: brick, stone, wood, stucco, split rail, wrought iron, or aluminum that looks like wrought iron. [Vinyl-coated chain link](https://uprightjohnscreekfencing.com/chain-link-fence-installation/) is permitted in the side or rear yard only. Uncoated chain link, woven wire, hog wire, barbed wire, exposed concrete block, tires and discarded materials are not permitted. Vinyl is not on the permitted list. If you are considering a vinyl fence in Peachtree Corners, confirm with the city first; [wood](https://uprightjohnscreekfencing.com/wood-fence-installation/) and [aluminum](https://uprightjohnscreekfencing.com/aluminum-fence-installation/) are the usual alternatives. ## Where the fence sits The city encourages owners to put a fence just inside their property line, so it can be built and maintained without going onto a neighbor’s property. Fences cannot be placed in the public right-of-way. The finished side faces out, with posts and rails toward the owner’s yard; board-on-board and shadowbox styles look finished from both sides. The [finished side guide](https://uprightjohnscreekfencing.com/guide/which-side-of-fence-faces-out/) covers how that works on corner lots. Before digging with a powered auger, a Georgia 811 locate request goes in at least 3 business days ahead, the same as anywhere in Georgia. ## How a Peachtree Corners fence job usually runs Because most fences need no permit, the sequence is shorter than in Johns Creek or Sandy Springs. The line is measured and the site plan drawn, including corner-lot heights where they apply. The site plan goes to Planning and Zoning by email for a compliance check and to the HOA if the subdivision has one. The 811 request goes in, and installation follows: posts on a gravel base with crowned concrete, then rails and boards or panels, then gates. Walls and masonry piers add a permit and footing work. ## Along the Chattahoochee and in older subdivisions Peachtree Corners reaches the Chattahoochee on its western edge, near Jones Bridge and Simpsonwood Park, and neighborhoods there can sit close to the river and its tributaries, where wet ground and protected areas affect where a fence can go; confirm with the city before clearing a new line near the river. Many subdivisions in the city have mature trees along lot lines, and fence lines are often routed around trunks and roots rather than through them. Like the rest of the Piedmont, much of the ground has clay subsoil, so posts get drainage under the footing whatever the material. The [post depth guide](https://uprightjohnscreekfencing.com/guide/how-deep-should-fence-posts-be/) explains why. ## Dogs and pools The city’s material rules shape dog fences: vinyl-coated chain link works in side and rear yards, and aluminum works where a fence faces a street. The [dog fence guide](https://uprightjohnscreekfencing.com/guide/best-fence-for-dogs/) covers escape routes. Pool barriers follow the state pool and spa code with the pool’s permit; see the [pool fence page](https://uprightjohnscreekfencing.com/pool-fence-installation/). ## What fences cost in Peachtree Corners Typical Atlanta-area ranges apply: about $20 to $30 per foot installed for a 6-foot wood privacy fence, $25 to $50 for aluminum and $8 to $24 for chain link, with vinyl-coated fabric toward the high end. Most fences here have no permit fee. Corner lots with mixed heights, gates and slopes add to the work. The [fence cost guide](https://uprightjohnscreekfencing.com/guide/fence-installation-cost/) shows how an estimate adds up. ## HOAs in Peachtree Corners subdivisions Many Peachtree Corners neighborhoods have their own covenants and architectural review, which can be stricter than the city’s rules. An HOA may limit fences to the rear yard, require a particular style or stain color, or ask that fences along a shared line match. The city’s site plan check and the HOA’s review use much of the same information, so the drawing is prepared once and sent to both. The [HOA approval guide](https://uprightjohnscreekfencing.com/guide/hoa-fence-approval/) covers what committees typically ask for. ## Gates and driveways Gates on corner lots are placed with both street sides in mind, so a gate on the side street does not sit inside the 4-foot zone between the house and the right-of-way unless it meets that height. Wide gates for trailers or boats need posts sized for them and a clear swing over the driveway’s slope; see the [gate installation page](https://uprightjohnscreekfencing.com/gate-installation/) for how gates are built to stay square. Planning a fence in Peachtree Corners? Send the address and the rough length; the rules for that lot come first. Call (678) 509-2926 ## Fence questions in Peachtree Corners ### Do I need a permit to build a fence in Peachtree Corners? Not for most fences. Peachtree Corners requires a permit only when the fence needs footers, typical of brick or stone walls. The city asks homeowners to email a site plan before installation so staff can confirm the fence complies. ### How tall can a fence be on a corner lot in Peachtree Corners? Front yard fences are limited to 4 feet. On the corner side, a fence in line with the house can be 6 feet, and a fence between the house and the right-of-way is limited to 4 feet. Rear and interior side yards allow 8 feet. ### Is chain link allowed in Peachtree Corners? Vinyl-coated chain link is permitted in side and rear yards only. Uncoated chain link, woven wire and hog wire are not permitted. ### How much does a fence cost in Peachtree Corners? Typical Atlanta-area ranges run about $20 to $30 per foot installed for a 6-foot wood privacy fence, $25 to $50 for aluminum and $8 to $24 for chain link, with vinyl-coated chain link toward the high end. Most fences here need no permit fee. ### Where should a fence sit on my lot in Peachtree Corners? Just inside the property line, as the city encourages, so the fence can be built and maintained without going onto a neighbor's lot. Fences cannot be placed in the public right-of-way. ## Guides for Peachtree Corners homeowners Learn Which side of the fence faces the neighbor? The finished side faces out, toward the neighbor and the street. Johns Creek, Sandy Springs and Peachtree Corners all say so. Cost Guide How much does fence installation cost in Johns Creek? Typical Atlanta-area ranges per foot, what a Johns Creek permit adds, and the handful of things that move a fence price more than the material does. Learn Do you need a permit to build a fence in Johns Creek? Yes, for every new fence and every replacement. This guide covers the permit, the zoning rules behind it, HOA approval, property lines, utilities, protected trees, and how the rules change in the cities around Johns Creek. Decision Guide What is the best fence for dogs? The one built for how your dog escapes. Jumpers need height, diggers need a barrier below grade, and barkers do better behind a fence they cannot see through. ## Nearby service areas Service area Duluth Fences in Duluth, GA: permits for fences over 6 feet or pool barriers, 4-foot front yards, 6-foot sides and rear, banned materials and code compliance. Service area Dunwoody Fences in Dunwoody, GA: no permit for fences fully behind the house, quick permits for front and side fences, street-yard height limits and typical prices. Service area Sandy Springs Fences and gates in Sandy Springs, GA, planned for the city permit, its ban on new vinyl, masonry piers on street-facing runs and inward-opening gates.