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Fannin County

Fence Rules in McCaysville, Georgia

Last verified: October 22, 2026

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At a glance

In McCaysville, fence height limits are: front yards, No published city fence height limit. The city has no zoning ordinance and publishes no code, so ask City Hall whether any city ordinance applies; side and rear yards, No published city fence height limit.

Unconfirmed for fences: Fannin County's land development ordinance says county permits to build any structure cover the city, by letter of agreement, but the county's building permit ordinance never mentions fences. Ask the county Building Department before you build, and City Hall about city rules; Fannin County Building Department · 706-632-8361.

On corner lots in McCaysville: None published. The city has no zoning ordinance and publishes no rule limiting fence height near a street corner.

Pool fences in McCaysville: Barrier: 48 in tall minimum, measured from the outside. Gap under it: 2 in max over grass, 4 in over concrete; Gate: opens outward, self-closing and self-latching; Openings: 4 in max, or 1 3/4 in for chain link, lattice and any fence whose rails sit under 45 in apart, which puts its rails on the pool side.

Fence setbacks in McCaysville: None published by the city. Fannin County's permits also cover the city by letter of agreement, so ask the county Building Department whether a county setback or Toccoa River buffer applies before you build.

Prohibited fence materials in McCaysville: None published.

Fence Regulations

McCaysville

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Permit Requirements
Unconfirmed for fences: Fannin County's land development ordinance says county permits to build any structure cover the city, by letter of agreement, but the county's building permit ordinance never mentions fences. Ask the county Building Department before you build, and City Hall about city rules. Fannin County Building Department · 706-632-8361 400 West Main Street, Suite 101, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 City Hall, City Clerk · 706-492-4921 · Mon-Fri 8 to 4 223 Blue Ridge Drive, McCaysville, GA 30555
Height - Front Yard
No published city fence height limit. The city has no zoning ordinance and publishes no code, so ask City Hall whether any city ordinance applies.
Height - Side/Rear
No published city fence height limit.
Height Notes
The city has no zoning ordinance; a zoning ordinance has been on its planning to-do list since 2018. Its ordinances are not published and can be viewed by appointment at City Hall.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
None published. The city has no zoning ordinance and publishes no rule limiting fence height near a street corner.
Materials Prohibited
None published.
Historic Districts
None published.
Setbacks
None published by the city. Fannin County's permits also cover the city by letter of agreement, so ask the county Building Department whether a county setback or Toccoa River buffer applies before you build.
Design Requirements
None published.
Gates
None published. Pool gates follow the state pool code.
Floodplain Rules
The city takes part in the National Flood Insurance Program, which requires floodplain rules, but the city publishes none. Ask City Hall before building in a mapped flood zone. FEMA NFIP Community Status Book, community 130250
Color Restrictions
None published.
Source
McCaysville City Ordinances page (no published code or zoning ordinance)
Notes
The city, the Georgia half of a twin town shared with Copperhill, Tennessee, has no zoning ordinance and publishes no code; its ordinances can be viewed by appointment at City Hall. Under the city's letter of agreement, Fannin County's permits to build any structure also cover the city. Pool barriers follow Georgia's state pool code. City Hall · 706-492-4921 · 223 Blue Ridge Drive, McCaysville, GA 30555 Fannin County Building Department · 706-632-8361 · 400 West Main Street, Suite 101, Blue Ridge, GA 30513

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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