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Fence Rules in Newton County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Newton 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 Newton County at a glance
In Unincorporated Newton County, fence height limits are: front yards, R1 and R2 lots: 4 ft max; A, RE and AR lots: 6 ft max; Overlay lots: 4 ft max; side and rear yards, R1 and R2 lots: 8 ft max, or 4 ft along the street on a corner lot; A, RE and AR lots: 8 ft max; Overlay lots: 6 ft max.
Ask the county before you build. The zoning ordinance says nothing about permitting a fence, and the county publishes neither a fence permit form nor a fence permit fee. The building code at Code Sec. 10-4 still covers any structure, and the ordinance counts a fence as a structure; Planning and Zoning, 1124 Clark Street, Covington, 678-625-1650.
On corner lots in Unincorporated Newton County: R1 and R2 lots: a fence in the side yard along the street is capped at 4 ft, wood or vinyl, no chain link. The cap runs to the rear building line, and behind it if the fence is inside the side yard setback; Buildings on a corner lot set back half the district front setback, never under 15 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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