GeorgiaFence Rules

Barrow County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Barrow 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 Unincorporated Barrow County, the maximum fence height is typically 8 ft in side and rear yards and 4 ft in front yards.

Yes — a fence permit is required in Unincorporated Barrow County. No fence permit required. Fencing must comply with Unified Development Code standards.

On corner lots in Unincorporated Barrow County: Standard visibility triangle requirements at intersections.

Pool fences in Unincorporated Barrow County: Must comply with state pool safety codes.

Fence setbacks in Unincorporated Barrow County: Cannot be placed in public right-of-way.

Prohibited fence materials in Unincorporated Barrow County: Check UDC for specific prohibitions.

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Barrow County

Apply for Permit
Permit Requirements
No fence permit required. Fencing must comply with Unified Development Code standards.
Height - Front Yard
4 ft max (per UDC standards)
Height - Side/Rear
8 ft max (per UDC standards)
Height Notes
Review Unified Development Code for complete fence standards. No permit needed but must comply with zoning.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
Standard visibility triangle requirements at intersections
Materials Allowed
Standard residential materials per UDC
Materials Prohibited
Check UDC for specific prohibitions
Historic Districts
N/A
Setbacks
Cannot be placed in public right-of-way
Design Requirements
Per Unified Development Code standards
Source
https://www.barrowga.org/484/Permits
Notes
No fence permit required but must comply with UDC. Barrow County Planning & Community Development: barrowcountyplanning.org. Municode: library.municode.com/ga/barrow_county

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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