GeorgiaFence Rules

Greene County

Fence Rules in Greensboro, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In Greensboro, fence height limits are: front yards — Solid fences/walls/hedges along front yard edge shall not obstruct visibility above 2 feet above ground level; side and rear yards — Not specified in accessible code — see Chapter 121 Zoning on Municode.

Contact Building & Zoning department for current fence permit requirements.

On corner lots in Greensboro: No fence, wall, hedge, or planting obstructing vision between 2.5 and 6 feet above centerline shall be erected within triangular area formed by ROW lines at 50 feet from intersection (Section 121-94).

Pool fences in Greensboro: Must comply with state pool barrier codes.

Fence setbacks in Greensboro: 10 ft landscaped buffer between business/industrial and residential (Section 121-97(b)).

Prohibited fence materials in Greensboro: Not specified in accessible code.

Fence Regulations

Greensboro

Permit Requirements
Contact Building & Zoning department for current fence permit requirements.
Height - Front Yard
Solid fences/walls/hedges along front yard edge shall not obstruct visibility above 2 feet above ground level
Height - Side/Rear
Not specified in accessible code — see Chapter 121 Zoning on Municode
Height Notes
Fences, walls, and hedges may be permitted in any side or rear yard, or along the side or rear edge of any front yard. Section 121-97(c) screening: 6 feet minimum solid wall/fence/hedge.
Pool Fences
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Corner Lots
No fence, wall, hedge, or planting obstructing vision between 2.5 and 6 feet above centerline shall be erected within triangular area formed by ROW lines at 50 feet from intersection (Section 121-94).
Materials Allowed
Not specified in accessible code
Materials Prohibited
Not specified in accessible code
Setbacks
10 ft landscaped buffer between business/industrial and residential (Section 121-97(b))
Design Requirements
Screening fences must be solid wall, solid fence, or tight evergreen hedge minimum 6 feet
Source
https://library.municode.com/ga/greensboro/codes/code_of_ordinances
Notes
Greene County seat (~3,500 pop). Chapter 121 Zoning on Municode. Partial fence provisions found — full text may contain additional residential rules.

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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