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Fence Rules in Franklin County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Franklin 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 Franklin County at a glance
In Unincorporated Franklin County, fence height limits are: front yards, Same 8 ft cap as side and back yards, or 10 ft in commercial and industrial districts. Where a driveway meets a street, or two streets meet, no fence may block the view in the sight triangle; see corner lots.
Not required for most fences, per the county Building Department, but a fence or wall that needs an engineered foundation needs a permit from the building official, and in a flood hazard area a flood area permit comes first.
On corner lots in Unincorporated Franklin County: Fences may not block the view in the sight triangles where streets meet each other or meet driveways. The code gives no triangle size, so ask Planning and Zoning.
These county rules apply outside city limits. Inside a city, that city's ordinance applies. Choose your city below. Last verified October 23, 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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