GeorgiaFence Rules

Richmond County

Fence Rules in Hephzibah, Georgia

Last verified: September 5, 2026

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At a glance

In Hephzibah, fence height limits are: front yards, No published rule. The city has its own zoning ordinance but does not publish it, and Augusta-Richmond County's zoning ordinance stops at the city line. Ask City Hall; side and rear yards, No published rule. Ask City Hall at 706-592-4423.

Unconfirmed for fences: the city says all construction work needs a building permit but names no fence rule, and its zoning ordinance is not published online, so ask City Hall before you build; Apply at City Hall in person or by email to cityclerk@hephzibahga.gov (Mon-Fri 8 to 4). Augusta does not issue permits inside the city.

On corner lots in Hephzibah: No published rule. The city's zoning ordinance is not online; ask City Hall.

Pool fences in Hephzibah: 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 Hephzibah: No published rule. The city's zoning ordinance is not online; ask City Hall.

Fence Regulations

Hephzibah

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Permit Requirements
Unconfirmed for fences: the city says all construction work needs a building permit but names no fence rule, and its zoning ordinance is not published online, so ask City Hall before you build. Apply at City Hall in person or by email to cityclerk@hephzibahga.gov (Mon-Fri 8 to 4). Augusta does not issue permits inside the city. If a permit is needed, each contractor on the job must provide a local business license, a valid state contractor's license, a certificate of insurance and a $1,000 surety bond. Building Inspection Department, City Hall · 706-592-4423 2530 Highway 88, Hephzibah, GA 30815
Height - Front Yard
No published rule. The city has its own zoning ordinance but does not publish it, and Augusta-Richmond County's zoning ordinance stops at the city line. Ask City Hall.
Height - Side/Rear
No published rule. Ask City Hall at 706-592-4423.
Pool Fences
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Corner Lots
No published rule. The city's zoning ordinance is not online; ask City Hall.
Historic Districts
None known. No Hephzibah property is on the National Register, the city lists no preservation commission, and its comprehensive plan describes only a possible future historic city center.
Setbacks
No published rule. The city's zoning ordinance is not online; ask City Hall.
Floodplain Rules
The city enforces its own Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance over three mapped floodplains inside the city limits, but the text is not published. If your land is in a flood zone, ask City Hall before building.
Source
City of Hephzibah Zoning Ordinance (not published online)
Notes
Hephzibah is an independent city inside Richmond County, outside the Augusta consolidation, and Augusta's zoning ordinance excludes it by its own terms. The city has its own zoning ordinance but publishes no code online, so no fence rule can be quoted from it. Building Inspection Department, City Hall · 706-592-4423 · cityclerk@hephzibahga.gov 2530 Highway 88, Hephzibah, GA 30815

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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