GeorgiaFence Rules

Paulding County

Fence Rules in Hiram, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In Hiram, fence height limits are: front yards — Not confirmed — Hiram adopted its own UDO (2023). Verify with Zoning Administrator; side and rear yards — Not confirmed — Hiram adopted its own UDO (2023). Verify with Zoning Administrator.

Check with city — Hiram adopted its own UDO in 2023 (Ordinance 2023-01, revised by Ordinance 2023-05). Contact Zoning Administrator at (770) 943-3726 ext. 2104.

On corner lots in Hiram: Not confirmed — verify with Zoning Administrator. Do NOT assume Paulding County rules apply.

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

Fence setbacks in Hiram: Cannot be placed in public right-of-way.

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

Fence Regulations

Hiram

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Permit Requirements
Check with city — Hiram adopted its own UDO in 2023 (Ordinance 2023-01, revised by Ordinance 2023-05). Contact Zoning Administrator at (770) 943-3726 ext. 2104.
Height - Front Yard
Not confirmed — Hiram adopted its own UDO (2023). Verify with Zoning Administrator.
Height - Side/Rear
Not confirmed — Hiram adopted its own UDO (2023). Verify with Zoning Administrator.
Height Notes
Hiram's UDO (Ordinance 2023-01, revised 2023-05) contains its own fence provisions. Do NOT assume Paulding County rules apply. Verify with Zoning Administrator.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
Not confirmed — verify with Zoning Administrator. Do NOT assume Paulding County rules apply.
Materials Allowed
Not confirmed — verify with city Zoning department
Materials Prohibited
Not confirmed — verify with city
Historic Districts
N/A
Setbacks
Cannot be placed in public right-of-way
Design Requirements
Not confirmed
Source
https://library.municode.com/ga/hiram
Notes
UDO adopted 2023 (Ord. 2023-01, revised Ord. 2023-05). UDO PDF: https://cms2.revize.com/revize/hiram/Document%20Center/Ar...)-revised%206.23.23.pdf. Fence rules likely in Title 2, Ch. 240 (Standards Applying to All Districts). Note: Paulding County has NO fence ordinance — no permit required for fences 6 ft or under in unincorporated areas. Hiram's UDO may differ. Municode Appendix C = new UDO. Zoning Administrator Michael Huffstetler: (770) 943-3726 ext. 2104, mhuffstetler@hiram-ga.gov, 217 Main St, Hiram GA 30141.

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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