GeorgiaFence Rules

Baker County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Baker County, Georgia

Last verified: September 5, 2026

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At a glance

In Unincorporated Baker County, fence height limits are: front yards, No county height limit. The county publishes no zoning ordinance and no fence rules of any kind; side and rear yards, No county height limit.

Not required by the county, unless your land sits in a mapped flood zone, where the county's 1994 floodplain ordinance may apply; Baker County has no building, planning, zoning or permit office and does not inspect construction. Georgia's state minimum construction codes still apply whether or not anyone locally enforces them.

On corner lots in Unincorporated Baker County: No county rule. Nothing limits fence height near a corner for driver visibility.

Pool fences in Unincorporated Baker County: Barrier: 48 in tall minimum, measured from the outside. Gap under it: 2 in max over grass, 4 in over concrete; Gate: opens outward, self-closing and self-latching; Openings: 4 in max, or 1 3/4 in for chain link, lattice and any fence whose rails sit under 45 in apart, which puts its rails on the pool side.

Fence setbacks in Unincorporated Baker County: None. The county sets no fence setback from a property line or road.

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Baker County

Permit Requirements
Not required by the county, unless your land sits in a mapped flood zone, where the county's 1994 floodplain ordinance may apply. Baker County has no building, planning, zoning or permit office and does not inspect construction. Georgia's state minimum construction codes still apply whether or not anyone locally enforces them. The Board of Commissioners had a permit application review proposal on its September 1, 2026 agenda, so confirm nothing has changed before you build. Board of Commissioners · 229-734-3000 · boardofcomm@bakercountyga.com 439 Georgia Hwy 91 NW, P.O. Box 607, Newton, GA 39870 (Mon-Fri 9 to 5)
Height - Front Yard
No county height limit. The county publishes no zoning ordinance and no fence rules of any kind.
Height - Side/Rear
No county height limit.
Pool Fences
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Corner Lots
No county rule. Nothing limits fence height near a corner for driver visibility.
Materials Allowed
No county restriction on fence materials.
Historic Districts
None. The county has no local historic district and no design review. Its National Register listings (the courthouse, Notchaway Baptist Church, Pine Bloom and Tarver plantations) carry no local fence review.
Setbacks
None. The county sets no fence setback from a property line or road.
Design Requirements
No county rule on finished side, spacing or opacity.
Gates
No county rule on gate width, swing or setback. Pool gates are covered by the state pool code above.
Floodplain Rules
Baker County takes part in the National Flood Insurance Program and adopted a floodplain ordinance in 1994 that is not published online. If your land is in the mapped floodplain, ask the Board of Commissioners office whether a floodplain development permit is needed before building. FEMA NFIP Community Status Book, community 130270
Color Restrictions
No county rule on fence color.
Source
Baker County Comprehensive Plan 2022-2026 (Georgia DCA); no county code of ordinances is published
Notes
Baker County publishes no code of ordinances, no zoning ordinance and no building code, and has no planning, zoning or permit office. The Board of Commissioners adopts ordinances one at a time. Board of Commissioners · 229-734-3000 · boardofcomm@bakercountyga.com 439 Georgia Hwy 91 NW, P.O. Box 607, Newton, GA 39870 Septic and lot-size questions: Baker County Environmental Health · 229-759-3016

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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