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Fence Rules in Butts County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Butts 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 Butts County at a glance
In Unincorporated Butts County, fence height limits are: front yards, No height limit in the county code. Its accessory-use rule may keep fences out of front yards; ask Planning & Development. Corner sight rules also apply (see corner lots); side and rear yards, No height limit in the county code, except near a street corner (see corner lots).
Unconfirmed for fences: the county's permit web page says any structure needs a building permit but lists fences not over 6 ft as an exception, and no county ordinance sets that exception. Ask Planning & Development before you build; Planning & Development · 770-775-8210; 625 West Third Street, Suite 3, Jackson, GA 30233.
On corner lots in Unincorporated Butts County: Within 20 ft of where street rights-of-way meet (or a street and a railroad): no fence of any kind, wall or shrub from 3 ft to 15 ft above ground; Corner lot: no fence may block drivers' view of each lane for 280 ft (25 mph) to 610 ft (55 mph), at eye and object height 3 1/2 ft.
These county rules apply outside city limits. Inside a city, that city's ordinance applies. Choose your city below. Last verified October 23, 2026.
Cities & Towns
Inside city limits, the city's fence ordinance applies.
Unincorporated Areas
Outside any city limits, the county's rules apply.
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