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Fence Rules in Whitfield County, Georgia
Which fence rules apply in Whitfield 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 Whitfield County at a glance
In Unincorporated Whitfield County, fence height limits are: front yards, No county height limit on an ordinary lot. The only height rule for a home fence is inside an Urban Planned Unit Development, a planned neighborhood near Dalton; side and rear yards, No county height limit for a side or back yard on an ordinary lot either.
Not required for a fence 6 ft or under; over 6 ft a building permit is needed. That is a permit threshold, not a height limit, and there is no separate fence permit; Starting work without a needed permit adds a $100 surcharge; A fence in a county right-of-way needs a special encroachment permit first.
On corner lots in Unincorporated Whitfield County: None. No county rule limits how tall a fence can be near a street corner; the 25 ft corner rule covers driveways only.
These county rules apply outside city limits. Inside a city, that city's ordinance applies. Choose your city below. Last verified September 5, 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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