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Bartow County

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

Contact Planning and Zoning for fence permit requirements. Zoning Ordinance adopted September 2019.

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

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

Fence setbacks in Unincorporated Bartow County: Per Zoning Ordinance.

Prohibited fence materials in Unincorporated Bartow County: Check Zoning Ordinance for restrictions.

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Bartow County

Permit Requirements
Contact Planning and Zoning for fence permit requirements. Zoning Ordinance adopted September 2019.
Height - Front Yard
4 ft max (verify with county)
Height - Side/Rear
8 ft max (verify with county)
Height Notes
Zoning Ordinance (Appendix A) adopted September 11, 2019, amended through November 2020. Development Regulations in Appendix B.
Corner Lots
Standard visibility requirements at intersections
Materials Allowed
Standard residential materials per Zoning Ordinance
Materials Prohibited
Check Zoning Ordinance for restrictions
Historic Districts
N/A
Setbacks
Per Zoning Ordinance
Design Requirements
Per Zoning Ordinance
Notes
Planning & Zoning: 770-387-5067, 135 W Cherokee Ave, Cartersville GA 30120. Zoning Ordinance PDF on county website. Municode: library.municode.com/ga/bartow_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.

Fence rules change from one city and unincorporated area to the next. Compare Unincorporated Bartow County with nearby jurisdictions:

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