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Coffee County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Coffee 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 Coffee County, fence height limits are: front yards — Refer to Coffee County ordinance code on Municode; side and rear yards — Refer to Coffee County ordinance code on Municode.

Contact Coffee County Code Enforcement Director at 912-393-7170. Swimming pool permits required.

Pool fences in Unincorporated Coffee County: Georgia state minimum: 48-inch barrier, self-closing/self-latching gate. Swimming pool permits handled by Code Enforcement.

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Coffee County

Permit Requirements
Contact Coffee County Code Enforcement Director at 912-393-7170. Swimming pool permits required.
Height - Front Yard
Refer to Coffee County ordinance code on Municode.
Height - Side/Rear
Refer to Coffee County ordinance code on Municode.
Height Notes
Code Enforcement handles new construction, mobile home relocation, swimming pools, utility sheds, and meter base permits.
Notes
Nicholls, Broxton, and Ambrose are small towns in Coffee County covered by county code enforcement.

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 Coffee County with nearby jurisdictions:

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