Examples of Some General Building Permits:The information contained herein is not all inclusive. Contact the Building Department at (770) 487-8901 for additional requirements. Accessory Buildings Swimming Pools Fences Signs Accessory BuildingDefinition: Restrictions: If a residential zoning lot is at least fifty (50) feet wide at the rear property line, a single accessory use structure with an area of no more than one hundred (100) square feet may be located in the rear setback area. If a residential zoning lot is at least one hundred (100) feet at the rear property line, up to two (2) accessory use structures may be located in the rear setback area provided the total combined area of the structures does not exceed one hundred twenty five (125) square feet. No accessory use structure which is allowed to encroach into rear setback area of any residential zoning lot in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance shall be located closer than three (3) feet to the rear property line. No encroaching structure shall exceed eight (8) feet in height above the existing ground at its eave line or twelve (12) feet above the existing ground at the highest point of its roof. No accessory use structure shall encroach into the side setback area area. No accessory use structure permitted by this section shall be constructed for the purpose of conducting commercial activities outside a permitted dwelling on a zoning lot. No accessory use structure permitted by this section shall be constructed for the purpose of providing separate, self-contained living quarters outside a permitted dwelling on a zoning lot, except in ER (Estate Residential), AR (Agricultural Reserve), and R43 (Residential 43,000 s.f. lot) zoning districts. Self-contained living quarters are considered as a minimum to include kitchen facilities, a bath, and a bedroom area. For purposes of interpreting and administering paragraphs above, accessory uses cannot be attached to and made part of a permitted dwelling by extended hallways or breezeways; rather, in order to qualify for use as an area of a home occupation or for living quarters, the space must be within and be an integral part of a permitted dwelling. Standard:
No accessory use structure intended to store flammable materials shall be located closer than twenty (20) feet to the primary or accessory structure. Permit Requirements: A building permit shall be required for the construction of any accessory building. As a part of the permitting process, the Building Official shall review the plans submitted, issue permits, inspect the installation and in general, secure compliance with the requirements of this article. Fence RequirementsDefinitions: Words and terms not explicitly defined in this article shall have the meaning given by the Peachtree City Zoning Ordinance. Words and terms not explicitly defined in this article or in the Peachtree City Zoning Ordinance shall have the meaning given by common use and as defined in "Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary." Fence - Any structure constructed or erected to provide a barrier, either physical or visual, for the purpose of protecting property, providing for security and privacy, and properly containing activities on the property. Fence height - The vertical dimension from the natural ground level to the top of the fence, measured at any point along the length of the fence. Natural ground level - The level of the ground prior to any recent man-made changes in the elevation of the ground. For purposes of administering this article, "natural ground level" also shall include the level of the ground established on any site plan or landscape plan approved in accordance with the review process set forth in the Land Development Ordinance (Appendix B). Yard, Front - That area bounded by a line along the front of the principal structure extended to intersect the side property lines. This area is usually identified by the placement of the primary driveway access and the placement of the street address assigned to the property in question. General Standards The standards in this section shall apply to all fences within the City. a. No fence in excess of four (4) feet in height shall be installed within forty (40) feet of the right-of-way of an arterial street or a major collector street. b. For any zoning lot adjacent to a greenbelt that is required along a collector street, no fence in excess of four (4) feet in height shall be installed within thirty-five (35) feet of the right-of-way of that collector street. c. No privately owned fence shall be installed so that, in the opinion of the City Engineer, it obstructs vision at any street intersection, or in any way creates a hazard to traffic. d. No fence shall be installed so that, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, it prevents or unduly restricts access to the property for emergency purposes. e. Fences may be located on the property line, but if a fence is designed so that its structural supports are primarily on one side, that side must always be toward the interior of the property. f. No fence shall be installed within five (5) feet of the edge of a paved cart path. No fence may encroach into an undisturbed buffer area. g. Wire fencing may be attached to the interior of, or made a part of any wooden, stone, brick, wrought-iron, or other such non-wire type fencing, where the other type fencing would not provide an adequate barrier to contain pets or animals. When so applied, the wire shall be vinyl coated or painted in a standard dark brown, dark green or black color. When used under these conditions, it shall not be considered a wire fence. h. If a fence is required by any governmental authority to provide for the safety and security of the residents of the City, that fence shall not be removed or otherwise left in an unsafe condition for any reason without the approval of the Building Official, and without proper precautions being taken to provide for continuous protection. i. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the property on which a fence is located to maintain the fence in good and proper repair, so that at all times it presents a neat and orderly appearance to surrounding property owners and to the general public. j. Any fence damaged by accident or an act of God shall be properly repaired within ninety (90) days of occurrence. Fencing required for public safety purposes shall be repaired immediately. k. Swimming pool fences: See the Residential Swimming Pool Requirements brochure. l. In those instances where fence height is limited to four (4) feet, other than in a front yard or within the required setback area that adjoins a street right-of-way, fences with decorative features such as newels, finials and scallops may exceed four (4) feet in height but in no case more than five (5) feet in height. Residential Standards The standards in this section shall apply to all fences in the following zoning districts: R-1, R-10, R-12, R-15, R-22, R-43, ER, GR, VR, LUR, AR, and OS. a. No fence or portion of a fence shall exceed eight (8) feet in height; provided, however, that if a property owner wishes to install a tennis court or some other similar purpose facility, a fence not to exceed ten (10) feet in height may be erected on the condition the site plan for the special purpose facility is first approved in accordance with the site plan review process in the Land Development Ordinance. b. Unless further restricted by this article, no fence within a required side or rear setback shall exceed six (6) feet in height; provided that, due to variations in topography or if the fence contains decorative features such as newels, finials or scallops, it may exceed six (6) feet in height but in no case shall it exceed seven (7) feet in height. c. No fence comprised of metal parts shall be installed in a residential area unless all exposed metal parts are vinyl-coated or painted a standard dark brown, dark green, or black color to blend into the natural surroundings. d. No fence in excess of four (4) feet in height (except for swimming pool fence, which must comply with pool fence requirements) shall be installed within the required setback area that adjoins an addition. No fence in excess of four (4) feet in height shall be installed within a residential front yard. e. No fence installed in a residential front yard shall be constructed of any material that restricts the view through such fence by more than fifty (50) percent of the total barrier as viewed from the street. f. Except as provided in subsection (g), no fence that is constructed of wire, including chain link fencing, shall be installed between the principal structure on a residential zoning lot and any adjoining street right-of-way. g. Except in ER (Estate Residential) and AR (Agricultural Reserve) zoning districts, no fence permitted in subsection (g) shall be installed in a residential front yard. Permit Requirement A building permit shall be required for the construction or alteration of any fence that is four (4) feet in height or in excess of four (4) feet in height. As part of the permitting process, the Building Official shall review plans, issue permits, inspect installations and, in general, secure compliance with the requirements of this article. NOTE: Fences constructed within a utility or drainage easement are subject to damage or removal due to repairs and maintenance within the easement. Repairs or replacement of the fence will be the responsibility of the owner. The information contained herein is not all inclusive. For further information, contact: the Building Department, 487-8901.
Temporary SignsGeneral Requirements No temporary signs may be placed within two hundred (200) feet from the edge of the pavement of Georgia Highways 54 or 74. No signs may be placed in any median. No balloons or streamers may be attached to any sign. Generally, signs are not permitted in residential zoning districts. However, the following are permitted on a temporary basis: Garage Sale Signs Must be acquired at City Hall and cannot be placed on any public highway, or within two hundred (200) feet of State Highways 54 or 74 on any roads that intersect the highways. Garage Sale signs may be placed the day prior to the sale and must be removed immediately after the sale has been completed. In addition, each property owner shall limit their sign request to two (2) annually. All signs, other than those acquired at City Hall, are prohibited and any other types will be removed without notice. Political Campaign Signs Candidates must register at City Hall. Signs announcing candidates seeking public political office and/or political issues and other data pertinent thereto, not exceeding nine (9) square feet in area. These signs shall be no more than five feet above ground level, and must be on private property and not located within the public right-of-way. The candidate or committee of the candidate and/or committee of the political issue shall obtain permission of the property owner to place said sign upon the property. No signs shall be placed upon utility poles, trees, or fences in the City, or within the right-of-way of any street. Such signs shall not be placed upon the above mentioned private properties before three (3) weeks prior to the election date, and shall be removed within forty-eight (48) hours after said election, by either the candidate or his/her committee, the committee for the political issue, or the property owner granting such permission. Real Estate Signs No permit required. Real estate signs that indicate the sale, rental, or lease of the property, provided such signs are located on private property and are erected no more than five (5) feet above ground level. Residential Real Estate: Only one (1) sign per property is permitted with a maximum size of six (6) square feet. No lighting for the sign is permitted. The sign must be removed promptly after the property is sold or leased. Real Estate Directional Signs Shall be of a uniform design with the standard colors of brown and buff (signs available at most local sign companies). No advertising shall appear on the face of the sign. Banners Permit Required. Banners are prohibited in Single Family Residential zoning districts. Only one (1) banner per business is allowed, with a maximum size of 35 square feet. Banners must be placed against the side of the building exterior, and may be displayed for 10 consecutive days. There is a 120 day waiting period before the banner can again be displayed. The information contained herein is not all inclusive. Contact the Building Department for further information. Back to Building Department Home |