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Fence Rules in Douglas County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Douglas 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 Douglas County at a glance
In Unincorporated Douglas County, fence height limits are: front yards, Set by zoning district, with no separate front-yard limit; AG and R-A zoning: 8 ft max; R-LD and R-MD zoning: 6 ft max, plus an optional 2 ft see-through topper of similar materials; side and rear yards, Same as the front yard, set by zoning district.
Not required for a fence: the county's official FAQ lists fences as exempt from permitting; Pools and other permanent structures are permitted separately; Building Permits & Inspections: 770-920-7201 (inspections 770-920-7333). Planning & Zoning: 770-920-7241.
On corner lots in Unincorporated Douglas County: Nothing over 30 inches tall may block the view inside a sight triangle; There is one at every street intersection and at every private driveway onto a public street; Driveway onto a local street: 15 ft along the driveway, 40 ft along the street; No separate height limit for corner lots.
These county rules apply outside city limits. Inside a city, that city's ordinance applies. Choose your city below. Last verified August 29, 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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