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Gwinnett County

Fence Rules in Rest Haven, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In Rest Haven, fence height limits are: front yards — Per City of Buford zoning ordinance — contact Buford at (770) 945-6761; side and rear yards — Per City of Buford zoning ordinance — contact Buford at (770) 945-6761.

Rest Haven has no municipal services. All planning, zoning, and permitting handled by City of Buford. Contact Buford Planning and Zoning at (770) 945-6761.

On corner lots in Rest Haven: Per City of Buford zoning ordinance.

Pool fences in Rest Haven: Must comply with state pool safety codes.

Fence setbacks in Rest Haven: Per City of Buford zoning ordinance.

Prohibited fence materials in Rest Haven: Per City of Buford zoning ordinance.

Fence Regulations

Rest Haven

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Permit Requirements
Rest Haven has no municipal services. All planning, zoning, and permitting handled by City of Buford. Contact Buford Planning and Zoning at (770) 945-6761.
Height - Front Yard
Per City of Buford zoning ordinance — contact Buford at (770) 945-6761
Height - Side/Rear
Per City of Buford zoning ordinance — contact Buford at (770) 945-6761
Height Notes
Rest Haven (pop. ~45) has no local ordinances. All regulations come from City of Buford. In 2016, Buford annexed approximately half of Rest Haven's territory.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
Per City of Buford zoning ordinance
Materials Allowed
Per City of Buford zoning ordinance
Materials Prohibited
Per City of Buford zoning ordinance
Historic Districts
N/A
Setbacks
Per City of Buford zoning ordinance
Design Requirements
Per City of Buford zoning ordinance
Gates
Not specifically addressed
Retaining Walls
Per City of Buford regulations
Source
https://www.cityofbuford.com/PlanningZoning.aspx
Notes
Smallest municipality in area (pop. ~45, chartered 1938). No municipal code, no zoning ordinance, no building department. City of Buford handles all zoning, code enforcement, utilities, and permits. Contact Buford Planning & Zoning: 2300 Buford Hwy, Buford GA 30518, (770) 945-6761.

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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