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Camden County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Camden County, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In Unincorporated Camden County, the maximum fence height is typically 6 ft in side and rear yards and 4.5 ft in front yards.

Yes — a fence permit is required in Unincorporated Camden County. Building permit required for structures 120 sq ft or greater. Fences in residential front yards must be set back 3 ft from right-of-way.

Pool fences in Unincorporated Camden County: Minimum 4-foot high fence (chain link, solid wood, or vinyl) with locked gate required around all single-family swimming pools. Screened-in enclosures allowed in lieu of fence.

Fence setbacks in Unincorporated Camden County: Front yard: minimum 3 feet from right-of-way. Side and rear: no setback required.

Prohibited fence materials in Unincorporated Camden County: Barbed wire, razor wire, woven wire (chicken wire, hog wire), sheet metal, plywood, and masonite.

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Camden County

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Permit Requirements
Building permit required for structures 120 sq ft or greater. Fences in residential front yards must be set back 3 ft from right-of-way.
Height - Front Yard
4.5 feet maximum (fence face); posts max 5.5 feet. Within minimum required front yard setback.
Height - Side/Rear
6 feet maximum (fence face); posts max 7 feet. Outside the minimum required front yard setback.
Height Notes
Height measured from average natural ground surface to top edge. Section 206(e)(3)b, amended May 2009. Deviations require special exception variance.
Pool Fences
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Materials Allowed
Brick/stone masonry, wrought iron, painted/stained wood, vinyl, max 2x2-inch wood lathe, chain link (galvanized or vinyl coated).
Materials Prohibited
Barbed wire, razor wire, woven wire (chicken wire, hog wire), sheet metal, plywood, and masonite.
Setbacks
Front yard: minimum 3 feet from right-of-way. Side and rear: no setback required.
Design Requirements
Finished surface must face abutting property/street. Max 75% opaque — at least 25% visually transparent. Solid walls and board-on-board fences NOT allowed.
Gates
Gates subject to same height limits as fence face.
Retaining Walls
Retaining walls exempt from fence height restrictions.
Source
https://www.co.camden.ga.us/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/644
Notes
One of the most detailed fence codes in the region. UDC Section 206(e)(3)b. 75% opacity rule requires open/semi-open fencing. Contact Planning & Development at 912-576-5651.

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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