FAQs • Marietta, GA • CivicEngage

My neighbor’s tree limbs hang over my property line. Can I cut them?: Yes. Your property line is a vertical plane extending both up and down. Any tree limbs on your side of the property line are your responsibility.

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Code Enforcement - Trees, Yards & Undergrowth

1. What constitutes obnoxious vegetation/tall grass?: Said duty to maintain property in a clean and sanitary condition shall include the duty to cut and remove undergrowth, whenever such undergrowth becomes a nuisance to persons residing in the area or operating businesses in the area. Examples of undergrowth, vegetation, and grasses includes:
- Briars
- Debris
- Grass
- Honeysuckle, other vines and seedlings
- Kudzu
- Leaves
- Weeds and obnoxious vegetation in excess of 12 inches in height

For more information, view Marietta Ordinance, Article 7-4-2, Item 110 Sanitary Conditions and Procedures.

2. My neighbor’s tree limbs hang over my property line. Can I cut them?: Yes. Your property line is a vertical plane extending both up and down. Any tree limbs on your side of the property line are your responsibility.

3. Do I have to mow the back yard too?: Yes. Tall grass, weeds and underbrush create breeding grounds/sanctuary for disease carrying mosquitoes and other pests. If the grass/underbrush is over 12 inches tall it needs to be cut.

To review the entire Ordinance, view Article 7-4-2, section 110, Sanitary Conditions and Procedures.

4. How can I find out how far the Right-of-Way extends into my yard?: We have created a quick guide on who to contact regarding the Right-of-Way. For more information, access the Right of Way Contact Guide.

I want to put up a fence on my property; what rules must I observe?

Only 4-foot tall decorative fences are allowed in the front yard area of any property (some exceptions apply); chain link fences are not allowed.
Decorative fence materials include wood, brick, stone, wrought iron, split rail, etc.
The finished side of decorative wood fences must face the exterior.
Fences cannot be located within 2 feet of a public right-of-way; otherwise, fences are allowed to go up to a property line.

For more information on this topic, view the City Ordinance, Division 710.04 Fences and Walls.