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Fence Rules in Greene County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Greene 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 Greene County at a glance
In Unincorporated Greene County, fence height limits are: Solid or open fence in front of the house: 4 ft max, or taller with a spaced-picket design the Zoning Administrator approves. Within 50 ft of a street corner or driveway: 2.5 ft (see corner lots); side and rear yards, 8 ft max. Corner and driveway sight rules still apply (see corner lots).
Not required for a fence 7 ft or under; unconfirmed for a fence over 7 ft (the code allows up to 8 ft), so ask Building & Zoning; Fence with electrical equipment: needs an electrical permit; Gate across a driveway to a home: plans need county approval first; a motorized gate also needs a security gate permit (see gates); Building & Zoning · 706-453-3333.
On corner lots in Unincorporated Greene County: In every district, nothing between 2.5 ft and 10 ft high within 50 ft of where two street or railroad right-of-way lines meet, or of a curb cut or driveway; No fence may block drivers' view so as to be a safety hazard, or the lines of sight police and fire crews need; Greene County Zoning Ordinance Sec. 6.4.2.
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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