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Fence Rules in Jones County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Jones 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 Jones County at a glance
In Unincorporated Jones County, fence height limits are: front yards, No fence height limit in the county code, except near a street corner (see corner lots); side and rear yards, No fence height limit in the county code, except near a street corner (see corner lots).
Unconfirmed for fences: the land development code requires a zoning compliance permit before any structure is built, and its definition of a structure covers a fence, but the county publishes no fence permit type. Ask Planning and Zoning before you build; Planning and Zoning · 478-986-5117 · zoning@jonescountyga.org; 166 Industrial Blvd., Gray, GA 31032.
On corner lots in Unincorporated Jones County: In every zoning district, nothing between 2.5 ft and 10 ft above street level within 20 ft of where two street right-of-way lines meet, or where a street meets a railroad.
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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