Fence Rules in Brunswick, Georgia

In Brunswick, fence height limits are: front yards, No height limit in the city code. A fence near a street corner or driveway must not block a driver's view, and Old Town sets its own fence heights; side and rear yards, No height limit in the city code. Old Town sets its own fence heights.

Not required for a fence 7 ft or under; over 7 ft needs a building permit. The 7 ft mark is a permit threshold from the state building code, not a height limit, and the city has no fence permit of its own; Old Town historic district: a certificate of appropriateness comes first (see Historic Districts).

On corner lots in Brunswick: At a street corner: nothing may block a driver's view 3 ft to 10 ft above the street within 25 ft of where the right-of-way lines meet. Downtown (MUCCH) is exempt; At a driveway onto a street: nothing over 2.5 ft that blocks the view; Old Town: a corner-lot fence needs preservation board approval, not staff.

Pool fences in Brunswick: Barrier: 48 in tall minimum, measured from the outside. Gap under it: 2 in max over grass, 4 in over concrete; Gate: opens outward, self-closing and self-latching; Openings: 4 in max, or 1 3/4 in for chain link, lattice and any fence whose rails sit under 45 in apart, which puts its rails on the pool side.

Fence setbacks in Brunswick: No setback stated for a fence; the zoning code lets fences sit in a required yard. A separate 5 ft rule for accessory uses may or may not reach fences, so ask the Building Official before building on the line; Nothing may stand beyond the lot line or on a street, alley or sidewalk.

Prohibited fence materials in Brunswick: None in the code; barbed wire, razor wire and chain link are not restricted; Old Town historic district: chain link, concrete block, vinyl and other synthetics are inappropriate in front and visible side yards, as are split rails, railroad ties and timbers.