Official Georgia City & County Engineering Regulations for Retaining Walls

This is the official engineering regulations reference guide for foundational, structural and aesthetic or landscaping retaining walls built within every city or county in Georgia.

Use the reference table below to locate the city or county to access the applicable regulation for the construction or replacement of retaining walls. Cities and counties are in alphabetical order in the left column below, so, simply match the proposed retaining wall height in the next column to determine the local regulations on whether building permits and/or engineering plans are mandatory prior to retaining wall construction and replacement. Because retaining wall regulations frequently change, it is strongly advised you verify all information with your city or county as part of the planning process. Telephone numbers for every City Hall and county courthouse in Georgia are included in the table below; speak with the building department, planning and zoning, and the requisite city or county engineer as additional regulations for paperwork such as topographical surveys and site maps may apply to your retaining wall replacement or construction project.

N/A = Not Applicable
M = Mandatory