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Fence Rules in Fayette County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Fayette 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 Fayette County at a glance
In Unincorporated Fayette County, fence height limits are: front yards, 4 ft max if solid; Above 4 ft: at least 50 percent see-through, evenly spaced; side and rear yards, No county limit in an interior side or back yard; Corner lots: your second street side counts as a front yard, 4 ft max if solid unless that street is an arterial or collector.
Required only for a wall or fence in a front yard: a zoning compliance certificate before you build, with a scaled drawing; No building permit for a home fence 8 ft or under, a commercial fence 6 ft or under, or a masonry or concrete yard wall 4 ft or under (Secs. 102-487, 102-193); Planning & Zoning: 770-305-5421. Building Safety: 770-305-5403.
On corner lots in Unincorporated Fayette County: The yard along your second street counts as a front yard: 4 ft max if solid, and anything taller must be at least 50 percent see-through; That cap and the see-through rule lift if the second street is an arterial or collector on the county road plan; Neither lifts on the street your front door faces.
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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