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Fence Rules in Hall County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Hall 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 Hall County at a glance
In Unincorporated Hall County, fence height limits are: front yards, 6 ft max; Side and back yards: 7 ft max; Side or back yard that runs along a street: 6 ft max.
Not required when the fence meets the county's fence standards; Required for a fence over 7 ft tall; Building Inspections Division, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, 3rd Floor, Gainesville: 770-531-6809, option 3.
On corner lots in Unincorporated Hall County: No plantings, fences, walls, signs or other obstruction to vision between 3 ft and 15 ft tall within 25 ft of where the right-of-way lines of two streets, railroads or a driveway and a public road meet; The side yard that runs along the second street: 6 ft max, not 7 ft.
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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