GeorgiaFence Rules

Ben Hill County

Fence Rules in Fitzgerald, 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.

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At a glance

In Fitzgerald, fence height limits are: front yards — Refer to Fitzgerald Appendix B Zoning Ordinance on Municode; side and rear yards — Refer to Fitzgerald Appendix B Zoning Ordinance on Municode.

Yes — a fence permit is required in Fitzgerald. Building permit required from Building Department. Contact Building Inspector Tony Tucker at (229) 426-5063.

Pool fences in Fitzgerald: Georgia state minimum: 48-inch barrier, self-closing/self-latching gate.

Fence Regulations

Fitzgerald

Permit Requirements
Building permit required from Building Department. Contact Building Inspector Tony Tucker at (229) 426-5063.
Height - Front Yard
Refer to Fitzgerald Appendix B Zoning Ordinance on Municode.
Height - Side/Rear
Refer to Fitzgerald Appendix B Zoning Ordinance on Municode.
Height Notes
Fitzgerald has Appendix B Zoning Ordinance on Municode. Specific fence provisions could not be extracted from JavaScript-rendered pages.
Notes
County seat of Ben Hill County (~9,000 pop). Building Department at 302 E Central Ave, Fitzgerald, GA 31750.

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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