Who installs fences in Sandy Springs, GA? Forsyth Fence installs fences in Sandy Springs, GA, including wood privacy, aluminum, pool, pet, and decorative fencing, as well as the other fence types we offer where local rules allow them. We're fully insured, every installation carries a 7-year workmanship warranty, and we handle the HOA approval paperwork for communities that require it.
Last checked: October 2026. Fence rules change, so confirm with the office that covers your address before you build.
How fence rules work in Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs has one of the more detailed fence processes in our service area. The city's Fence Permits page says a permit covers installing a new fence or gate or replacing an existing one, and applications are filed through the Build Sandy Springs portal with a site plan or survey showing the fence location, plus the height, design, materials, and color.
Per the city's application materials, a solid front-yard fence between the street and the house can be no more than 4 feet, though a spaced picket design can be taller with the Director's approval, and a solid side or rear-yard fence can be up to 8 feet. Wood, brick, stacked stone, stucco, and ornamental metal are listed as materials. Chain-link is allowed only in side and rear yards, not parallel to a street, and must be vinyl-coated. New vinyl fences are prohibited, though existing vinyl fences can be replaced in kind.
Other details worth knowing: fences 6 feet or taller parallel to a street need a 3-foot landscape strip and masonry piers, gates must swing inward and sit at least 30 feet back from the edge of pavement, and a fence with electrical equipment such as an electronic gate needs its own electrical permit. Inspections are required for fences taller than 7 feet.
What to check before you build in Sandy Springs
- Prepare a site plan or survey that shows the fence, the house, and the property lines.
- Choose materials from the city's allowed list, and skip vinyl unless the city confirms an exception.
- If you want a gate, plan the 30-foot setback and the inward swing.
- Check HOA guidelines. We handle the HOA approval paperwork.
Fence types for Sandy Springs homes
- Wood Privacy Fencing: Solid privacy up to 8 feet in side and rear yards.
- Aluminum Fencing: Ornamental metal is on the city's material list.
- Pool Fencing: Pool enclosures can be part of an approved pool permit.
We also install other fence types, and you can request a free written estimate for your Sandy Springs property.
Sandy Springs fence questions
Do I need a permit for a fence in Sandy Springs?
Yes in most cases. The city's Fence Permits page covers new fences, gates, and replacements, with exemptions for temporary construction fencing and pool enclosures included in an approved pool permit.
Can I install a vinyl fence in Sandy Springs?
According to the city's fence permit materials, new vinyl fences are prohibited, though existing vinyl fences can be replaced in kind. Confirm with the city before choosing vinyl.
How tall can a front-yard fence be in Sandy Springs?
A solid front-yard fence is limited to 4 feet. A spaced picket design can be taller with the Director's approval, with at least a 2-inch gap between pickets.
Does an electronic gate need its own permit?
Yes. The city says a fence that includes electrical equipment, such as an electronic gate, needs an electrical permit in addition to the fence permit.
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Where to check the rules yourself
- City of Sandy Springs: Fence Permits
- Our Forsyth County fence permit guide
- Our HOA fence approval guide
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.