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Bulloch County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Bulloch County, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In Unincorporated Bulloch County, the maximum fence height is typically 6 ft in side and rear yards and 6 ft in front yards.

Contact Bulloch County Permitting at 912-489-1356. Permits required per county building code.

Pool fences in Unincorporated Bulloch County: Georgia state building code applies (IRC barrier requirements).

Fence setbacks in Unincorporated Bulloch County: Fence height measured above finished grade. Applies to required setback areas.

Prohibited fence materials in Unincorporated Bulloch County: Any material not listed must be approved by the building and zoning official.

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Bulloch County

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Permit Requirements
Contact Bulloch County Permitting at 912-489-1356. Permits required per county building code.
Height - Front Yard
6 feet maximum in required setback areas of residential zoning districts (Section 404).
Height - Side/Rear
6 feet maximum in required setback areas of residential zoning districts, except as required for screening (Section 404).
Height Notes
Section 404 applies to fences and freestanding walls in required setback areas of residential zoning districts.
Pool Fences
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Materials Allowed
Chain link, decorative wood, decorative vinyl, or ornamental wrought iron.
Materials Prohibited
Any material not listed must be approved by the building and zoning official.
Setbacks
Fence height measured above finished grade. Applies to required setback areas.
Retaining Walls
Retaining walls exempt from Section 404 height limits.
Source
http://bullochcounty.elaws.us/code/coor_apxc_art4_sec404
Notes
Zoning Ordinance adopted April 4, 2023 (Appendix C). Applies to unincorporated Bulloch County only. eLaws source intermittently unavailable. Municode backup: https://library.municode.com/ga/bulloch_county/codes/code...

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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