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Fence Rules in Walton County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Walton 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 Walton County at a glance
In Unincorporated Walton County, fence height limits are: Along a public road inside the setback: 6 ft max on a residential lot, 8 ft elsewhere in the front yard; Parkway Corridor Overlay: no fence in a front yard (Sec. 4-2-190.G.2); Most side and back yards: 8 ft max; If that side or the back of your lot runs along a street: 6 ft max inside the setback.
Not required for an ordinary residential fence; Required in a flood hazard area: a development permit before work starts; No fence in the floodway unless an engineer certifies no rise in flood levels; Required for a temporary construction fence: a special building permit; Land Development Ordinance Sec. 11-4-110.C, Code of Ordinances Sec. 14-44(c).
On corner lots in Unincorporated Walton County: Within 15 ft of the corner, measured back along each street line: no fence, wall or hedge over 3 ft; Between 3 ft and 15 ft above the street, only a post, column or tree up to 1 ft across may block the view; Land Development Ordinance Sec. 9-1-140.G.
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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