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Douglas County

Fence Rules in Douglasville, Georgia

Last verified: August 1, 2026

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At a glance

In Douglasville, fence height limits are: front yards — Approximately 3-4 ft (based on available sources; verify with city); side and rear yards — Approximately 6 ft (based on available sources; verify with city).

Check with city Planning & Zoning — Douglasville adopted its own UDO effective 04/28/2023. Contact: 678-449-3230.

On corner lots in Douglasville: Not confirmed — verify with city.

Pool fences in Douglasville: 4 ft (48 in) minimum per Georgia state code; self-closing, self-latching gates.

Fence setbacks in Douglasville: Buffer fences must be no closer than 2 ft from property line. Not permitted in public right-of-way.

Prohibited fence materials in Douglasville: Not confirmed — verify with city.

Fence Regulations

Douglasville

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Permit Requirements
Check with city Planning & Zoning — Douglasville adopted its own UDO effective 04/28/2023. Contact: 678-449-3230.
Height - Front Yard
Approximately 3-4 ft (based on available sources; verify with city)
Height - Side/Rear
Approximately 6 ft (based on available sources; verify with city)
Height Notes
UDO Section 2.05.H.2 requires all fences to present a finished and attractive surface to the exterior of the lot. Specific height limits in UDO Articles 2 and 8.
Pool Fences
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Corner Lots
Not confirmed — verify with city
Materials Allowed
Not fully confirmed. UDO requires finished/attractive appearance. Buffer fences must use rot-resistant or protected material.
Materials Prohibited
Not confirmed — verify with city
Historic Districts
Check with city Planning & Zoning for overlay district requirements
Setbacks
Buffer fences must be no closer than 2 ft from property line. Not permitted in public right-of-way.
Design Requirements
All fences must present a finished and attractive surface to exterior (UDO Sec. 2.05.H.2)
Source
https://library.municode.com/ga/douglasville/codes/code_of_ordinances
Notes
County seat of Douglas County. UDO effective 04/28/2023. Article 8 covers General Site Development Standards (fences likely in Sec. 8.02 or 8.04). UDO PDF (Issuu): https://issuu.com/douglasvillega/docs/udo_complete_. Permits via BS&A Online: https://bsaonline.com/CD_PermitAjaxApplication/ApplyForPe... Planning & Zoning: 678-449-3230. Building Division: https://www.douglasvillega.gov/Departments/Community-Deve...

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.

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