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Fence Rules in Lowndes County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Lowndes 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 Lowndes County at a glance
In Unincorporated Lowndes County, the maximum fence height is typically 8 ft in side and rear yards and 6 ft in front yards.
Not required for a fence 7 ft or under by the county's building-code ordinance, but the land development code says every structure, fences included, needs a building permit first, and the county has not said which rule controls. Call before you build; Over 7 ft: a building permit either way; Building Permits and Inspections · 229-671-3240.
On corner lots in Unincorporated Lowndes County: Keep the sight triangle clear between 3 ft and 12 ft above the road surface. It runs 20 ft back from the corner along each right-of-way line, at street intersections and at driveways. No fence, wall, hedge or planting may block it.
These county rules apply outside city limits. Inside a city, that city's ordinance applies. Choose your city below. Last verified September 5, 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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