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Decatur County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Decatur County, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In Unincorporated Decatur County, fence height limits are: front yards — No dedicated residential fence height limit in UDO. Fences addressed for specific uses only; side and rear yards — Outside storage screening fences: min 5 ft, max 8 ft (Sec. 5.01.04.A).

Building permits required. Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) adopted August 2022. Contact Bainbridge-Decatur County Planning at (229) 248-2000.

On corner lots in Unincorporated Decatur County: No fence or obstruction within sight line triangles at intersections (Sec. 4.01.02.A).

Pool fences in Unincorporated Decatur County: Pools at least 3 ft deep must be completely enclosed by a fence per state minimum building code (Sec. 5.01.01.A.3).

Fence setbacks in Unincorporated Decatur County: Fences not considered encroachments of setbacks (Sec. 4.01.02.E).

Prohibited fence materials in Unincorporated Decatur County: Commercial corridors: exposed concrete block, tires, junk or discarded materials (Sec. 4.03.07).

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Decatur County

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Permit Requirements
Building permits required. Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) adopted August 2022. Contact Bainbridge-Decatur County Planning at (229) 248-2000.
Height - Front Yard
No dedicated residential fence height limit in UDO. Fences addressed for specific uses only.
Height - Side/Rear
Outside storage screening fences: min 5 ft, max 8 ft (Sec. 5.01.04.A).
Height Notes
UDO (237 pages) defines fences but has no general residential fence height table. Fences not considered encroachments of setbacks (Sec. 4.01.02.E). Sight distance: no obstruction between 3-15 ft height within 20 ft of intersection.
Pool Fences
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Corner Lots
No fence or obstruction within sight line triangles at intersections (Sec. 4.01.02.A).
Materials Allowed
Wood, masonry, stone, wire, iron, or other approved materials. Commercial corridor: wood, metal, or vinyl only.
Materials Prohibited
Commercial corridors: exposed concrete block, tires, junk or discarded materials (Sec. 4.03.07).
Setbacks
Fences not considered encroachments of setbacks (Sec. 4.01.02.E).
Design Requirements
Junkyards must be fenced/screened. RV park buffer fences min 6 ft, opaque. Detention ponds >3 ft deep require min 4 ft chain-link fence.
Gates
Detention pond fences must include gate min 10 ft width for maintenance.
Source
http://www.decaturcountyga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Decatur-County-Unified-Development-Ordinance-8-23-22.pdf
Notes
101 South Broad Street, Bainbridge, GA 39817, (229) 248-2000.

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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