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Stewart County

Fence Rules in Lumpkin (Stewart County), Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

This page is maintained manually and may not reflect very recent ordinance changes — always confirm current rules with your local permitting office.

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At a glance

In Lumpkin (Stewart County), fence height limits are: front yards — No city-specific fence ordinance found online; side and rear yards — No city-specific fence ordinance found online.

Yes — a fence permit is required in Lumpkin (Stewart County). No local fence permit required. State building codes apply. Contact Stewart County for county-level requirements.

Pool fences in Lumpkin (Stewart County): Georgia state minimum: 48-inch barrier, self-closing/self-latching gate.

Fence Regulations

Lumpkin (Stewart County)

Permit Requirements
No local fence permit required. State building codes apply. Contact Stewart County for county-level requirements.
Height - Front Yard
No city-specific fence ordinance found online.
Height - Side/Rear
No city-specific fence ordinance found online.
Height Notes
Very small city. Not to be confused with Lumpkin County. No separate city code of ordinances found on Municode.
Notes
Stewart County seat (~1,200 pop). NOT Lumpkin County. No separate city ordinance found; likely governed by Stewart County zoning ordinance.

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.

Fence rules change from one city and unincorporated area to the next. Compare Lumpkin (Stewart County) with nearby jurisdictions:

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