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Fence Rules in Madison County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Madison 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 Madison County at a glance
In Unincorporated Madison County, fence height limits are: front yards, No county fence height limit, except near a street intersection or driveway (see corner lots); side and rear yards, No county fence height limit, except near a street intersection or driveway (see corner lots).
Unconfirmed for fences: the zoning code excludes fences from its definition of a structure, and no county permit rule, form or fee names fences. Ask Building Inspections before you build. If a permit is needed, zoning approval comes first from Planning and Zoning; Building Inspections & Code Enforcement · 706-795-6350; Planning and Zoning · 706-795-6340.
On corner lots in Unincorporated Madison County: Within 20 ft of where two streets' right-of-way lines meet, or a street meets a railroad, no fence may block the view between 2.5 ft and 10 ft above the ground. A second section says up to 15 ft above the street, so ask Planning and Zoning which applies; The 10 ft section also covers curb cuts and driveways.
These county rules apply outside city limits. Inside a city, that city's ordinance applies. Choose your city below. Last verified October 23, 2026.
Unincorporated Areas
Outside any city limits, the county's rules apply.
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