GeorgiaFence Rules

Decatur County

Fence Rules in Bainbridge, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

This page is maintained manually and may not reflect very recent ordinance changes — always confirm current rules with your local permitting office.

For information only. Fence rules change frequently and this site may not reflect every requirement that applies to your property (HOA covenants, easements, variances, recent amendments). Always verify with your local permitting office before building. Full disclaimer

At a glance

In Bainbridge, fence height limits are: front yards — Solid fence (wood, PVC, masonry): 4 ft. Open fence (picket, wrought iron): 6 ft. Chain-link: 4 ft, cannot extend beyond front facade; side and rear yards — Solid fence: 6 ft. Open fence: 6 ft. Chain-link: 6 ft (cannot extend beyond front facade on side).

Yes — a fence permit is required in Bainbridge. Fence permit required prior to installation (Sec. 8.1.2(1)). Building permit also required for fence replacement/repair exceeding 50% of linear frontage.

On corner lots in Bainbridge: No obstruction between 30 in. and 12 ft within sight visibility triangle (25 ft from intersection of ROW lines, Sec. 5.2.5).

Pool fences in Bainbridge: Pools must be at least 10 ft from all property lines. Enclosed by fence or wall at least 4 ft height (Sec. 8.3.5).

Fence setbacks in Bainbridge: Min 2 ft from property line. Not in ROW or conservation easements. May be in drainage easements with engineering approval. Commercial masonry walls: min 7 ft from side property line.

Prohibited fence materials in Bainbridge: Broken glass, steel spikes, sharp objects. Barbed wire only in industrial districts (angled inward). Commercial chain-link may not have slats.

Fence Regulations

Bainbridge

Apply for Permit
Permit Requirements
Fence permit required prior to installation (Sec. 8.1.2(1)). Building permit also required for fence replacement/repair exceeding 50% of linear frontage.
Height - Front Yard
Solid fence (wood, PVC, masonry): 4 ft. Open fence (picket, wrought iron): 6 ft. Chain-link: 4 ft, cannot extend beyond front facade.
Height - Side/Rear
Solid fence: 6 ft. Open fence: 6 ft. Chain-link: 6 ft (cannot extend beyond front facade on side).
Height Notes
Open style fencing must be minimum 50% opacity. Chain-link prohibited in all commercial districts (CBD, NB, O-P, HC). Industrial chain-link: up to 10 ft. Non-residential abutting residential: up to 8 ft wall with Zoning Administrator approval.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
No obstruction between 30 in. and 12 ft within sight visibility triangle (25 ft from intersection of ROW lines, Sec. 5.2.5).
Materials Allowed
Wood, PVC, masonry, picket, wrought iron style, chain-link (with district restrictions). Walls must have finished surface (stucco or brick).
Materials Prohibited
Broken glass, steel spikes, sharp objects. Barbed wire only in industrial districts (angled inward). Commercial chain-link may not have slats.
Setbacks
Min 2 ft from property line. Not in ROW or conservation easements. May be in drainage easements with engineering approval. Commercial masonry walls: min 7 ft from side property line.
Design Requirements
Finished side must face adjacent lot/street. Wall columns: max 30 ft spacing. All fences maintained in good repair. Buffer walls required when nonresidential abuts residential: min 6 ft, up to 8 ft.
Gates
Vehicular access gates: min 25 ft from public street ROW. Entrance gates max 10 ft unless additional height approved.
Retaining Walls
Retaining walls deemed necessary by city engineer exempt from height/location restrictions.
Source
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4404/Bainbridgecity/b76eb83a-f05e-45c4-8202-512cc5b2b75d/Bainbridge_Zoning_Ordinance-_Current.pdf
Notes
Most detailed fence regulations in this group. Zoning Ordinance Sec. 8.1.2 (adopted 2005, amended through 2025). Planning & Zoning: (229) 248-2000.

Rules can vary within a jurisdiction — historic districts and zoning overlays often have stricter requirements. Look up your exact address to confirm which rules apply to your property.

Other jurisdictions in Decatur County

Fence rules change from one city and unincorporated area to the next. Compare Bainbridge with nearby jurisdictions:

All Decatur County fence rules →

Ready to build your fence in Bainbridge?

FenceWorks of Georgia is Atlanta's premier fence company — residential and commercial installation, repair, and removal. Free quotes, no obligation.

Get My Free QuoteCall 770-452-9900

4.9★ on Google · Google Guaranteed · Financing available