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Fence Rules in Carroll County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Carroll 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 Carroll County at a glance
In Unincorporated Carroll County, fence height limits are: front yards, None in the zoning districts. A 6 ft cap applies only in a designated highway corridor, and not to a single family home outside a larger development; side and rear yards, None in the zoning districts. The corridor cap is 6 ft in agricultural and residential districts.
Not required for a fence 6 ft or shorter, but a fence over 6 ft needs a building permit; Building permits: Sec. 18-15; Community Development: 770-830-5861.
On corner lots in Unincorporated Carroll County: Nothing over 4 ft within 20 ft of where two streets meet, or where a street meets a railroad (Sec. 102-5, 5.6); In a platted subdivision: no fence, wall or hedge over 3 ft in the 20 ft triangle across the corner, and none along the street sides where it would block drivers' view (Sec. 86-125(c)).
These county rules apply outside city limits. Inside a city, that city's ordinance applies. Choose your city below. Last verified August 31, 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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