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Butts County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Butts 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.

For information only. Fence rules change frequently and this site may not reflect every requirement that applies to your property (HOA covenants, easements, variances, recent amendments). Always verify with your local permitting office before building. Full disclaimer

At a glance

In Unincorporated Butts County, fence height limits are: front yards — Verify with county Planning & Zoning; side and rear yards — Verify with county Planning & Zoning.

Contact Butts County Planning and Zoning for permit requirements. Department serves all county jurisdictions.

On corner lots in Unincorporated Butts County: Standard visibility requirements.

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

Fence setbacks in Unincorporated Butts County: Per county ordinance.

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Butts County

Permit Requirements
Contact Butts County Planning and Zoning for permit requirements. Department serves all county jurisdictions.
Height - Front Yard
Verify with county Planning & Zoning
Height - Side/Rear
Verify with county Planning & Zoning
Height Notes
Code of Ordinances adopted 2012. Butts County Planning & Zoning serves all jurisdictions including City of Jackson, Jenkinsburg, and Flovilla.
Corner Lots
Standard visibility requirements
Materials Allowed
Standard residential materials per ordinance
Historic Districts
N/A
Setbacks
Per county ordinance
Design Requirements
Per county ordinance
Notes
Planning & Zoning: 470-718-3614, csears@buttscounty.org. 625 W Third St, Jackson GA 30233. Municode: library.municode.com/ga/butts_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 Butts County with nearby jurisdictions:

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