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Henry County

Fence Rules in McDonough, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In McDonough, the maximum fence height is typically 8 ft in side and rear yards and 6 ft in front yards.

Yes — a fence permit is required in McDonough. Follows Henry County ULDC: building permit for fences >4 ft. Electric fences regulated separately under Ch. 15.65.

On corner lots in McDonough: 4 ft max in sight triangle (per Henry County ULDC).

Pool fences in McDonough: 4 ft minimum with self-closing, self-latching gate (per Henry County ULDC).

Fence setbacks in McDonough: Cannot be in public right-of-way (per Henry County ULDC).

Prohibited fence materials in McDonough: Barbed wire, razor wire prohibited in residential subdivisions. Electric fences regulated under Ch. 15.65 (commercial/industrial use with specific standards).

Fence Regulations

McDonough

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Permit Requirements
Follows Henry County ULDC: building permit for fences >4 ft. Electric fences regulated separately under Ch. 15.65.
Height - Front Yard
6 ft max with min 50% open (per Henry County ULDC)
Height - Side/Rear
8 ft max (per Henry County ULDC)
Height Notes
General fence rules follow Henry County ULDC Sec. 7.02.04. City Ch. 15.65 only addresses electric fence standards.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
4 ft max in sight triangle (per Henry County ULDC)
Materials Allowed
Wood, vinyl, ornamental iron, chain link, brick, stone, masonry (per Henry County ULDC)
Materials Prohibited
Barbed wire, razor wire prohibited in residential subdivisions. Electric fences regulated under Ch. 15.65 (commercial/industrial use with specific standards).
Historic Districts
McDonough Historic District — check with city planning for additional restrictions
Setbacks
Cannot be in public right-of-way (per Henry County ULDC)
Design Requirements
Front yard fences must have min 50% open design (per Henry County ULDC)
Gates
Pool gates must be self-closing and self-latching
Source
https://library.municode.com/ga/mcdonough/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT15BUCO_CH15.65FEWA
Notes
County seat of Henry County. IMPORTANT: Ch. 15.65 covers ELECTRIC FENCES ONLY; general fence height/material rules follow Henry County ULDC Sec. 7.02.04. See also: http://henrycounty-ga.elaws.us/code/coor_ptiii_apxa_ch7_s... for general fence rules. Contact: 770-957-5786.

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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