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Fayette County

Fence Rules in Tyrone, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In Tyrone, the maximum fence height is typically 8 ft in side and rear yards and 4 ft in front yards.

Zoning compliance certificate required for all walls and fences in a front yard prior to construction. Scaled drawing required showing elevations, location, height, materials, grade changes.

On corner lots in Tyrone: On arterial/collector street: exempt from 4 ft max height for noise reduction. Exception does NOT apply to the street the front door faces.

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

Fence setbacks in Tyrone: No fence in public right-of-way. Min 3 ft from fire hydrants. Driveway clearance: min 14 ft wide x 14 ft high for emergency vehicles.

Prohibited fence materials in Tyrone: Uncoated chain link fences over 4 ft prohibited. No specific barbed wire/electric prohibition found in ordinance text.

Fence Regulations

Tyrone

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Permit Requirements
Zoning compliance certificate required for all walls and fences in a front yard prior to construction. Scaled drawing required showing elevations, location, height, materials, grade changes.
Height - Front Yard
4 ft max. No solid fence >4 ft in front yard. Solid fences >4 ft must be in side or rear yard only.
Height - Side/Rear
8 ft max solid. Chain link over 4 ft must be green or black vinyl-coated.
Height Notes
Posts/columns, light fixtures, ornamental statues not included in 4 ft measurement. Vehicular entry structure exempt from 4 ft and 50% visibility within 35 ft of driveway. Grade changes require stair-step adjustments.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
On arterial/collector street: exempt from 4 ft max height for noise reduction. Exception does NOT apply to the street the front door faces.
Materials Allowed
≤4 ft: brick, stucco, synthetic stucco, rock, stone, cast-stone, wood, wrought iron. >4 ft: same plus green/black vinyl-coated chain link.
Materials Prohibited
Uncoated chain link fences over 4 ft prohibited. No specific barbed wire/electric prohibition found in ordinance text.
Historic Districts
N/A
Setbacks
No fence in public right-of-way. Min 3 ft from fire hydrants. Driveway clearance: min 14 ft wide x 14 ft high for emergency vehicles.
Design Requirements
Front yard requires zoning compliance certificate with scaled drawing. Fences >4 ft allowed only in side/rear yards.
Gates
Vehicular entry structures exempt from 4 ft restriction within 35 ft of driveway
Retaining Walls
Not specified in fence section
Floodplain Rules
Stormwater facility walls/fences exempt from Sec. 113-161 requirements
Color Restrictions
Chain link over 4 ft must be green or black vinyl-coated
Source
https://library.municode.com/ga/tyrone/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=SPBLAUSDE_CH113ZO_ARTVISURE_S113-161FEWA
Notes
Sec. 113-161 (Ord. 2016-02, effective 5-17-2016). Horse properties: chainlink/wire exempt from 4 ft max, up to 5 ft front yard. Farming in A-R: exempt from height and material requirements. Through lots exempt from 4 ft max except front-door-facing street.

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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