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Brooks County

Fence Rules in Quitman (Brooks 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 Quitman (Brooks County), fence height limits are: front yards — Not specified in available online sources; side and rear yards — Not specified in available online sources.

Building permits required. City has Land Development Code (adopted 2012) and Code of Ordinances on Municode.

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

Fence Regulations

Quitman (Brooks County)

Permit Requirements
Building permits required. City has Land Development Code (adopted 2012) and Code of Ordinances on Municode.
Height - Front Yard
Not specified in available online sources
Height - Side/Rear
Not specified in available online sources
Height Notes
Quitman (~4,000 pop) is the county seat of Brooks County. Has Land Development Code and Municode ordinances.
Notes
County seat of Brooks County (~4,000 pop). Not to be confused with Quitman County. City Hall: 100 East Screven Street, Quitman, GA 31643, (229) 263-4166.

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 Quitman (Brooks County) with nearby jurisdictions:

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