Gwinnett County
Fence Rules in Lawrenceville, Georgia
Last updated May 26, 2026
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Fence Regulations
Lawrenceville
Permit Requirements
Check with Planning Department. Article 2 Supplementary Regulations governs accessory structures including fences.
Height - Front Yard
4 ft max (per Lawrenceville municipal code, similar to Gwinnett UDO Sec. 230-80)
Height - Side/Rear
8 ft max. No setback required.
Height Notes
Lawrenceville has its own adopted municipal code with fence provisions (Article 2 Supplementary Regulations). Limits are similar to Gwinnett County UDO Sec. 230-80.
Pool Fences
Corner Lots
Standard visibility requirements apply
Materials Allowed
Standard residential materials
Materials Prohibited
Barbed wire, razor wire, uncoated chain link prohibited. Chain link not permitted in front or side corner yard.
Historic Districts
Downtown historic area may have additional requirements
Setbacks
No setback required per UDO 230-80. Fences not allowed in county ROW.
Design Requirements
Screening fences for certain commercial uses: 6 ft min opaque
Gates
Not specifically addressed
Retaining Walls
Subject to separate regulations
Source
Notes
County seat of Gwinnett. Article 2 Supplementary Regulations available as PDF. Contact Planning at 770-963-2414. (Research verified 2026-02-04)
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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