Fulton Hedge fences—Cutting and trimming ordinance (§ 98-7)
Chapter 98: Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places · Article I. In General
In short: Hedges along streets must be kept trimmed to 3 feet and off the sidewalk, and plantings at corners may not block drivers' view.
Every person owning a hedge fence or property enclosed by such fence along or near a public street of the city shall keep such hedge cut and trimmed to a maximum height of three feet and shall not permit such hedge to overhang sidewalks. Property owners shall also keep ornamental shrubbery, trees or any other obstruction that obscures the sight area of traffic on corners cut or trimmed to a maximum height of three feet and shall not permit the shrubbery or trees to overhang or obstruct sidewalks or obstruct the view of traffic at corners.
Official source: City of Fulton official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 98-7
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.