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Fence Rules in Lawrenceville, Georgia

Last verified: August 28, 2026

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At a glance

In Lawrenceville, the maximum fence height is typically 6 ft in side and rear yards and 4 ft in front yards.

Not required for fences up to 8 ft, except masonry and concrete. That is a permit exemption, not a height limit; Brick, block or concrete walls used as a fence: exempt up to 4 ft, or 6 ft for columns built into the wall. Above that, a permit applies; Permit exemptions: City Code Sec. 10-236(d); Planning & Development: 678-407-6583.

On corner lots in Lawrenceville: No numeric sight triangle; A front yard fence or hedge may not be placed where it blocks the view of drivers entering or leaving any driveway or street; A fence, wall or hedge that blocks sight distance at a curve or intersection must be removed or corrected; Sight distance rule: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 305.

Pool fences in Lawrenceville: No city number of its own. Georgia's state pool code governs through the city's building codes: 48 in minimum barrier; Gate and latch rules come from that same state code, not from the city; The city separately regulates pool maintenance and water clarity.

Fence setbacks in Lawrenceville: None. The code sets no distance from the property line or right-of-way for fences.

Prohibited fence materials in Lawrenceville: Front yard: chain link, hog wire, barbed wire, woven wire, metal fabric; Residential districts: electric and barbed wire, except on livestock lots of 3 acres or more; Anywhere: exposed concrete block, tires, scrap or sheet metal, plastic or fiberglass sheeting, vinyl siding or fabric, plywood, pallets, junk.

Fence Regulations

Lawrenceville

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Permit Requirements
Not required for fences up to 8 ft, except masonry and concrete. That is a permit exemption, not a height limit. Brick, block or concrete walls used as a fence: exempt up to 4 ft, or 6 ft for columns built into the wall. Above that, a permit applies. Permit exemptions: City Code Sec. 10-236(d). Planning & Development: 678-407-6583
Height - Front Yard
4 ft max, decorative fences only.
Height - Side/Rear
6 ft max in a residential district. Tennis court fences: 12 ft max. Subdivision entrance walls and fences: 10 ft max, with Planning & Development approval.
Height Notes
The 4 ft front limit covers the front setback, the strip between the street and the line a house must sit behind. Past that line, 6 ft applies. If the back of your lot runs along a street, a 6 ft fence is allowed in the strip along that street where driveways are not permitted. The 6 ft cap comes from the zoning ordinance and applies in residential districts. The city code separately limits a front yard fence to 4 ft, decorative only. The code doesn't say how fence height is measured.
Pool Fences
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Corner Lots
No numeric sight triangle. A front yard fence or hedge may not be placed where it blocks the view of drivers entering or leaving any driveway or street. A fence, wall or hedge that blocks sight distance at a curve or intersection must be removed or corrected. Sight distance rule: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 305.
Materials Allowed
Front yard, lots under 3 acres: brick, stone, wood, wrought iron or split rail only, and the fence must be ornamental or decorative. Front yard, lots of 3 acres or more: the zoning ordinance lifts its woven wire and metal fabric ban, but the city code's ban on chain link and wire in a front yard has no acreage exception. Side and back yards: the code sets no list of allowed materials. The prohibited materials still apply.
Materials Prohibited
Front yard: chain link, hog wire, barbed wire, woven wire, metal fabric. Residential districts: electric and barbed wire, except on livestock lots of 3 acres or more. Anywhere: exposed concrete block, tires, scrap or sheet metal, plastic or fiberglass sheeting, vinyl siding or fabric, plywood, pallets, junk.
Historic Districts
None. Downtown's BGC business district aims to preserve historic character but adds no fence review.
Setbacks
None. The code sets no distance from the property line or right-of-way for fences.
Design Requirements
Fences and walls must be kept structurally sound, in good repair and free of loose or rotting material. If painted, the paint must be kept up: no peeling, chipping or flaking, and no visible mold, mildew or algae. No finished-side rule.
Gates
Not addressed in the city code.
Source
Lawrenceville Zoning Ordinance Sec. 200.3.35 and City Code Sec. 10-29
Notes
Fence height and materials are set by the city's zoning ordinance. The city code adds the front yard rule and requires fences to be kept in good repair. Planning & Development, 70 S Clayton Street: 678-407-6583 City Hall: 770-963-2414

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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