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Carroll County

Fence Rules in Temple, Georgia

Last verified: August 31, 2026

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At a glance

In Temple, fence height limits are: front yards, R-2 lots: 4 ft 6 in max in any yard that runs along a street; R-1 and R-4 lots: not covered by the fence height rule; side and rear yards, R-2 lots: 8 ft max in a side or back yard. If that yard runs along a street, 4 ft 6 in max; R-1 and R-4 lots: not covered by the fence height rule.

Required only for a fence in the mapped flood hazard area, where the city requires a development permit before any manmade change to land (Sec. 18-37); No other fence permit appears in the city code; Confirm before you build: Community Development, 770-562-3369 ext. 112; Inspections are done by Carroll County, 770-830-5867.

On corner lots in Temple: On a corner lot, each yard that runs along a street is a front yard, so an R-2 fence there is capped at 4 ft 6 in, not 8 ft; Nothing over 30 inches tall may block the sight triangle where two streets meet or where a driveway meets a street; Triangle legs run 25 ft to 150 ft by street type (Development Code Sec. 2.08).

Pool fences in Temple: Must comply with Georgia's state pool safety codes.

Fence setbacks in Temple: None. A fence may go up to the property line, as long as it does not block visibility at street intersections.

Prohibited fence materials in Temple: Not specified in the city code.

Fence Regulations

Temple

Permit Requirements
Required only for a fence in the mapped flood hazard area, where the city requires a development permit before any manmade change to land (Sec. 18-37). No other fence permit appears in the city code. Confirm before you build: Community Development, 770-562-3369 ext. 112. Inspections are done by Carroll County, 770-830-5867.
Height - Front Yard
R-2 lots: 4 ft 6 in max in any yard that runs along a street. R-1 and R-4 lots: not covered by the fence height rule.
Height - Side/Rear
R-2 lots: 8 ft max in a side or back yard. If that yard runs along a street, 4 ft 6 in max. R-1 and R-4 lots: not covered by the fence height rule.
Height Notes
Height is set by zoning district, and the fence rule names only some of them. R-2 single-family: 4 ft 6 in in any yard that runs along a street, 8 ft in other side and back yards. R-6 townhouse and multifamily, and O-I office institutional: 8 ft. Commercial and industrial districts: 8 ft, plus up to 2 ft of security wire. R-1 and R-4, Temple's two other single-family districts: the fence height rule does not name them. Confirm your zoning district with Community Development before you build.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
On a corner lot, each yard that runs along a street is a front yard, so an R-2 fence there is capped at 4 ft 6 in, not 8 ft. Nothing over 30 inches tall may block the sight triangle where two streets meet or where a driveway meets a street. Triangle legs run 25 ft to 150 ft by street type (Development Code Sec. 2.08).
Materials Allowed
The code defines a fence as a barrier of wood, wire, wire mesh or decorative metal (Sec. 38-3). Vinyl appears nowhere in the fence rules. Ask Community Development before ordering a vinyl fence, 770-562-3369 ext. 112.
Materials Prohibited
Not specified in the city code.
Historic Districts
The city has a historic district provision. Check with Community Development whether your property is inside it: 770-562-3369 ext. 112
Setbacks
None. A fence may go up to the property line, as long as it does not block visibility at street intersections.
Design Requirements
Finished side out: every fence and freestanding wall must present a finished and attractive surface to the outside of the lot (Sec. 38-428).
Floodplain Rules
In the flood hazard overlay district, the permitted fence is one with enough open area to let water and debris flow through (Sec. 38-340). These overlay rules take precedence over the rules of the underlying zoning district. A development permit is required before any manmade change to land in the flood hazard area, and a fence is such a change (Sec. 18-37).
Source
Temple Code Sec. 38-664(c)
Notes
Governed by Temple Code Sec. 38-664(c). Community Development: 770-562-3369 ext. 112, 240 Carrollton Street, Temple, GA 30179

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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