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Coweta County

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

Contact Community Development at 770-254-2601 for permit requirements.

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

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

Fence setbacks in Unincorporated Coweta County: Per Zoning and Development Ordinance.

Prohibited fence materials in Unincorporated Coweta County: Check Zoning and Development Ordinance.

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Coweta County

Permit Requirements
Contact Community Development at 770-254-2601 for permit requirements.
Height - Front Yard
4 ft max (verify with county)
Height - Side/Rear
8 ft max (verify with county)
Height Notes
Coweta County Zoning and Development Ordinance governs fence regulations. Code enforcement via Accela portal.
Corner Lots
Standard visibility requirements at intersections
Materials Allowed
Standard residential materials per Zoning Ordinance
Materials Prohibited
Check Zoning and Development Ordinance
Historic Districts
N/A
Setbacks
Per Zoning and Development Ordinance
Design Requirements
Per Zoning and Development Ordinance
Notes
Community Development: 770-254-2601, 22 E Broad St, Newnan GA 30263. Code violations: aca-prod.accela.com/coweta. Municode: library.municode.com/ga/coweta_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 Coweta County with nearby jurisdictions:

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