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Fence Rules in Gilmer County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Gilmer 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 Gilmer County at a glance
In Unincorporated Gilmer County, fence height limits are: front yards, No county fence height limit. Where public roads or driveways meet, nothing over 3 ft may stand in the corner triangle; see corner lots; side and rear yards, No county fence height limit.
Unconfirmed for fences: the county code requires a building permit for any structure not specifically exempted and defines a fence as a structural barrier, with no fence exemption, but the fee schedule and permit form have no fence item, so ask Planning & Zoning before you build. In a mapped flood hazard area a development permit comes first.
On corner lots in Unincorporated Gilmer County: Where two public roads meet, and wherever a driveway meets a public road or another driveway, nothing over 3 ft above the level of the street may stand inside the triangle formed by points 25 ft from the intersection along each road or drive. On a private road, ask Planning & Zoning whether it applies.
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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