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Fence Rules in Barrow County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Barrow County depends on where your property sits: each city sets its own ordinance, unincorporated areas follow county code, and historic districts can add stricter requirements. The fastest way to be sure is to look up your exact address.
Unincorporated Barrow County at a glance
In Unincorporated Barrow County, fence height limits are: front yards, R-1, R-2, and single-family or duplex lots in R-3 or MH: 4 ft max; AG and AR rural lots: 5 ft max; Townhouses and multi-family, any district: 6 ft max; Office, commercial and industrial: 8 ft max; Most side and back yards: 8 ft max; Along a street: the front yard limit applies.
Not required. Height, placement and material rules still apply; Planning and Community Development: 770-307-3000.
On corner lots in Unincorporated Barrow County: A corner lot has two front yards; The yard along the side street takes the front yard height limit, not the 8 ft side and back limit; No fence within 15 ft of the point where two street right-of-way lines cross.
These county rules apply outside city limits. Inside a city, that city's ordinance applies. Choose your city below. Last verified August 31, 2026.
Unincorporated Areas
Outside any city limits, the county's rules apply.
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