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Fence Rules in Morgan County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Morgan 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 Morgan County at a glance
In Unincorporated Morgan County, fence height limits are: front yards, No county fence height limit, except near a street corner or driveway (see corner lots). In some subdivisions, no solid fence in the front yard (see prohibited materials); side and rear yards, No county fence height limit, except near a street corner or driveway (see corner lots).
Unconfirmed for fences: the county code requires a permit to build any building or structure, but the zoning code says a fence is not a structure, and the county has no fence permit type or fee. Ask Planning & Development before you build; A pool permit includes a required fence inspection before the pool is used; Planning & Development · 706-342-4373.
On corner lots in Unincorporated Morgan County: No fence, wall, plant or sign may be placed within 20 ft of these points, or kept so it blocks the view at them: where two street right-of-way lines meet, where a driveway meets a public street, where two driveways meet, and where a street or railroad crosses 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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