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Fence Rules in Fannin County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Fannin 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 Fannin County at a glance
In Unincorporated Fannin County, fence height limits are: front yards, No county fence height limit. The county has no zoning ordinance, so nothing in county law limits how tall a fence can be; side and rear yards, No county fence height limit.
Unconfirmed for fences: the county building code requires a permit to build any building or structure and never says whether a fence counts, so ask the Building Department before you build. In a flood hazard area a county development permit comes first. Fence work that causes only minor soil erosion is exempt from the county land disturbance permit.
On corner lots in Unincorporated Fannin County: None. The county has no sight triangle or corner-lot fence rule.
These county rules apply outside city limits. Inside a city, that city's ordinance applies. Choose your city below. Last verified October 22, 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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