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Fence Rules in Camden County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Camden 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 Camden County at a glance
In Unincorporated Camden County, fence height limits are: front yards, No county fence height limit. The county repealed its fence height rules in 2014. Where your driveway meets a street, nothing over 30 in may block the view; side and rear yards, No county fence height limit. The face and post height figures once in the code were struck in November 2014.
Unconfirmed for fences: the county code requires a building permit for any structure under the state building code, and the county's own permit list and online portal have no fence permit, so ask Planning and Development before you build. Any accessory structure of 200 sq ft or more needs a building permit. Apply through the county's online portal.
On corner lots in Unincorporated Camden County: No fixed sight triangle. A fence has no setback but may not block visibility at a street intersection. Where a private drive or entrance meets a public street, nothing over 30 in may block the view; Camden County UDC Secs. 207(c)(2), 1010(c).
These county rules apply outside city limits. Inside a city, that city's ordinance applies. Choose your city below. Last verified September 5, 2026.
Unincorporated Areas
Outside any city limits, the county's rules apply.
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