Fence Company in Johns Creek, GA

Who installs fences in Johns Creek, GA? Forsyth Fence installs fences in Johns Creek, GA: wood privacy, aluminum, vinyl, pool, pet, decorative, chain-link, and ranch rail fencing. We're fully insured, every installation carries a 7-year workmanship warranty, and we handle the HOA approval paperwork for Johns Creek communities that require architectural review.

Last checked: October 2026. Fence rules change, so confirm with the office that covers your address before you build.

How fence rules work in Johns Creek

Johns Creek publishes a Fence/Wall Permit Requirements Checklist (revised August 2025), and it's unusually specific. According to it, a new or replacement fence on a single-family lot doesn't need a permit unless it adjoins a public right-of-way, sits in the 75-foot stream buffer, or is in the river corridor. Fences along the right-of-way do need one, so the city can check for encroachment and sight distance.

Residential fences and walls can be up to 8 feet from grade, with columns and ornaments allowed up to 3 feet higher, and they must be set back at least 3 feet from a public right-of-way with a 3-foot landscape strip. Wire and plastic fencing, including chain-link with plastic or wooden inserts, can't be used along a street right-of-way. Barbed wire isn't approved for single-family lots, fences can't be finished in bright or primary colors, and a fence along a property line needs its finished side toward the neighbor.

Pool fences are required for every pool in the city and must be between 5 and 8 feet tall, with a gate at least 36 inches wide that opens outward and is self-closing and positive-latching. Properties within 2,000 feet of the Chattahoochee River need ARC approval, and the city asks for a pre-construction meeting where specimen trees or stream buffers are involved.

What to check before you build in Johns Creek

Ask whether your lot adjoins a public right-of-way, a stream buffer, or the river corridor, since those are the permit triggers.
Apply through the city's Customer Self-Service portal with a survey showing easements, buffers, and the proposed fence location.
Choose a finished-side-out style and a non-bright color for property-line fences.
Check your HOA guidelines too. We handle the HOA approval paperwork.

Fence types for Johns Creek homes

Pool Fencing: Johns Creek requires fencing around every pool, with specific height and gate rules.
Aluminum Fencing: Ornamental metal suits street-facing boundaries where wire and plastic fencing are restricted.
Wood Privacy Fencing: Privacy fencing with the finished side toward the neighbor.

We also install other fence types, and you can request a free written estimate for your Johns Creek property.

Johns Creek fence questions

Do I need a permit for a fence in Johns Creek?

Not always. The city's checklist says a new or replacement single-family fence needs no permit unless it adjoins a public right-of-way, is in the 75-foot stream buffer, or is in the river corridor. Confirm your lot's situation with Community Development.

How tall can a fence be in Johns Creek?

Fences and walls in residential districts can be up to 8 feet from grade, with columns and ornaments allowed up to 3 feet higher, according to the city's checklist and zoning ordinance.

Can I use chain-link along the street in Johns Creek?

Not with plastic or wooden inserts, and wire and plastic fencing materials generally can't be used adjoining a street right-of-way in most zoning districts. Ask the city whether your lot is an exception.

What are Johns Creek's pool fence rules?

Every pool must have permanent fencing and a gated enclosure. The checklist calls for a height of at least 5 and no more than 8 feet, a gate at least 36 inches wide that opens outward, and self-closing, positive-latching hardware.

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Where to check the rules yourself

This page summarizes public information from the city, county, and agency pages linked above, as of October 2026. It is general information, not legal advice, and the office that covers your property has the final word.