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Fence Rules in Oconee County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Oconee 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 Oconee County at a glance
In Unincorporated Oconee County, fence height limits are: front yards, Only in residential (R) zoning, 4 ft max in the required front yard. Farm zoning (AG, AR, AR-3) may count as R; ask Planning; side and rear yards, In residential (R) zoning, 8 ft max. A side or back yard along a street counts as a front yard. Farm zoning may count as R.
Unconfirmed for fences: the county's 2026 permit handout says erecting a fence needs no permit, but the development code requires a building permit for any building or other structure, and that rule does not name fences. Ask Code Enforcement before you build; Either way, the fence must meet the development code; Code Enforcement · 706-769-3907.
On corner lots in Unincorporated Oconee County: In every zoning district, nothing between 3 ft and 15 ft high within 20 ft of where street, road or railroad right-of-way lines meet. Utility poles, light and sign posts and tree trunks are exempt; On a corner lot, or a lot with a street at the back, the yard along each street counts as a front yard.
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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