17C79Bdf Sec. 27 954. Height 2¶
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Brookhaven, GA Code of Ordinances
10/13/21, 8:37 AM
Sec. 27-954. - Height.
(a) Fences and masonry walls may not exceed four feet in height when located in the front yard or eight feet in height when located in any other (non-front) yard, Gates may be up to six feet in height in front yards.
(b) Gates providing vehicle access shall be set back at least ten feet from the right-of-way or 20 feet from back of curb, whichever results in a greater setback.
(c) Fences and masonry walls over three feet in height shall include a column or decorative element at least every eight linear feet (measured horizontally} to provide architectural variations and eliminate large expanses of blank area.
(d) Masonry wall and fence heights are measured from finished grade at the base of the fence or masonry wall to the highest point of the fence or wail.
ié) Fence and masonry wall columns, posts and ornaments are permitted to exceed maximum allowed fence and wall heights by up to two feet. (Ord. No. RZ-2018-11-06 , § |, Exh. A(27.264), 11-27-2018)
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