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Baldwin County

Fence Rules in Milledgeville, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In Milledgeville, the maximum fence height is typically 6 ft in side and rear yards and 3 ft in front yards.

Zoning compliance required. Contact Planning & Zoning department.

On corner lots in Milledgeville: Vision clearance: fences not permitted within 20 feet of intersection of ROW lines.

Pool fences in Milledgeville: Day care outdoor play areas must be enclosed by fence minimum 4 feet.

Fence setbacks in Milledgeville: Buffer fences: no closer than 2 feet from property line. Shrubs/vegetation required between fence and property line.

Prohibited fence materials in Milledgeville: Security/barbed wire permitted only in heavy commercial, industrial, and select institutional uses. Barbed wire permitted on agricultural principal-use properties.

Fence Regulations

Milledgeville

Permit Requirements
Zoning compliance required. Contact Planning & Zoning department.
Height - Front Yard
3 feet maximum in single-family residential districts. 3 feet in other districts unless parallel to building.
Height - Side/Rear
6 feet maximum in single-family residential districts. 8 feet in agricultural-residential, office, commercial, multi-family, and industrial districts.
Height Notes
Section 4.2.5 of Land Development Code. Planning Commission may approve heights exceeding 8 feet to shield objectionable materials/activities.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
Vision clearance: fences not permitted within 20 feet of intersection of ROW lines
Materials Allowed
Not specified for residential in accessible documents
Materials Prohibited
Security/barbed wire permitted only in heavy commercial, industrial, and select institutional uses. Barbed wire permitted on agricultural principal-use properties.
Historic Districts
Certificate of Appropriateness may be required for fence installation in historic areas
Setbacks
Buffer fences: no closer than 2 feet from property line. Shrubs/vegetation required between fence and property line.
Design Requirements
Buffer fences must be rot-resistant or waterproofed. Must present finished/decorative appearance to abutting property.
Source
https://www.milledgevillega.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Milledgeville-Zoning-3-4.pdf
Notes
Baldwin County seat (~19,000 pop). Former state capital of Georgia (1804-1868). 3ft front, 6ft side/rear in SFR. Historic district may require Certificate of Appropriateness.

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.

Other jurisdictions in Baldwin County

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