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Bleckley County

Fence Rules in Cochran, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In Cochran, fence height limits are: front yards — Not confirmed in accessible documents; side and rear yards — Not confirmed in accessible documents.

Contact city for fence permit requirements. Zoning ordinance adopted December 2020.

On corner lots in Cochran: Vision clearance: no fence 3-15ft within 20ft of intersections.

Pool fences in Cochran: Day care outdoor area: 3 ft 6 in fence.

Fence setbacks in Cochran: Buffer fences: 5-ft planted buffer with 6-8 foot solid wooden or masonry fence between commercial/industrial and residential.

Prohibited fence materials in Cochran: In buffers: chain link, barbed wire, stock wire, chicken wire prohibited. Block walls prohibited in buffers (must be brick, stone, textured concrete, or stucco).

Fence Regulations

Cochran

Permit Requirements
Contact city for fence permit requirements. Zoning ordinance adopted December 2020.
Height - Front Yard
Not confirmed in accessible documents
Height - Side/Rear
Not confirmed in accessible documents
Height Notes
Zoning ordinance has extensive fence type definitions but no specific height table was found. Vision clearance: no fence 3-15ft within 20ft of intersections (except Downtown Business District).
Pool Fences
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Corner Lots
Vision clearance: no fence 3-15ft within 20ft of intersections
Materials Allowed
Defines: chain-link, ornamental, privacy, rail, decorative wall, obscuring wall, industrial, living, electric, temporary fences
Materials Prohibited
In buffers: chain link, barbed wire, stock wire, chicken wire prohibited. Block walls prohibited in buffers (must be brick, stone, textured concrete, or stucco).
Setbacks
Buffer fences: 5-ft planted buffer with 6-8 foot solid wooden or masonry fence between commercial/industrial and residential
Design Requirements
Buffer fences: only treated or rot-resistant wood. Must be brick, stone, textured concrete, or stucco if masonry.
Source
https://www.cityofcochran.com/Assets/Files/Zoning%20ordinance%202020%20with%20revisions.pdf
Notes
Bleckley County seat (~5,200 pop). Zoning ordinance defines many fence types. Buffer/screening fences: 6-8ft solid. Home of Middle Georgia State University.

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 Bleckley County

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