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Morgan County

Fence Rules in Madison (Morgan County), Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In Madison (Morgan County), fence height limits are: front yards — No solid fence, wall, or hedge along front yard edge shall obstruct visibility above 2 feet above ground level; side and rear yards — Not explicitly specified in accessible code — fences permitted in any side or rear yard.

Yes — a fence permit is required in Madison (Morgan County). No fence permit required as of March 1, 2017. However, fences in the Historic District require Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission.

On corner lots in Madison (Morgan County): No fence, wall, hedge obstructing vision between 2.5 and 6 feet above centerline shall be erected within triangular area formed by ROW lines at 30 feet from intersection.

Pool fences in Madison (Morgan County): 4-foot fence required around pools for safety.

Fence setbacks in Madison (Morgan County): Not specified beyond front yard visibility requirement.

Prohibited fence materials in Madison (Morgan County): Vinyl is rarely approved in Historic District.

Fence Regulations

Madison (Morgan County)

Permit Requirements
No fence permit required as of March 1, 2017. However, fences in the Historic District require Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission.
Height - Front Yard
No solid fence, wall, or hedge along front yard edge shall obstruct visibility above 2 feet above ground level
Height - Side/Rear
Not explicitly specified in accessible code — fences permitted in any side or rear yard
Height Notes
Fences, walls, and hedges may be permitted in any side or rear yard, or along the side or rear edge of any front yard. Chapter 90 Zoning on Municode.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
No fence, wall, hedge obstructing vision between 2.5 and 6 feet above centerline shall be erected within triangular area formed by ROW lines at 30 feet from intersection.
Materials Allowed
Wood and wrought iron typically preferred in Historic District
Materials Prohibited
Vinyl is rarely approved in Historic District
Historic Districts
Historic Preservation Commission approval required for fences in the City of Madison Historic District. Certificate of Appropriateness needed. Designs should complement neighborhood character.
Setbacks
Not specified beyond front yard visibility requirement
Design Requirements
Historic District fences must complement neighborhood character. Preservation Design Criteria Booklet available from the city.
Source
https://www.madisonga.com/128/Code-Regulations
Notes
Morgan County seat (~4,200 pop). No fence permit required since 2017, but Historic District requires HPC Certificate of Appropriateness. Historic district has strong design preferences.

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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