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Douglas County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Douglas County, Georgia

Last verified: August 29, 2026

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At a glance

In Unincorporated Douglas County, fence height limits are: front yards, Set by zoning district, with no separate front-yard limit; AG and R-A zoning: 8 ft max; R-LD and R-MD zoning: 6 ft max, plus an optional 2 ft see-through topper of similar materials; side and rear yards, Same as the front yard, set by zoning district.

Not required for a fence: the county's official FAQ lists fences as exempt from permitting; Pools and other permanent structures are permitted separately; Building Permits & Inspections: 770-920-7201 (inspections 770-920-7333). Planning & Zoning: 770-920-7241.

On corner lots in Unincorporated Douglas County: Nothing over 30 inches tall may block the view inside a sight triangle; There is one at every street intersection and at every private driveway onto a public street; Driveway onto a local street: 15 ft along the driveway, 40 ft along the street; No separate height limit for corner lots.

Pool fences in Unincorporated Douglas County: 4 ft minimum with a self-locking gate.

Fence setbacks in Unincorporated Douglas County: Front yard: at least 3 ft back from the right-of-way line, in every zoning district; No setback along side and back lot lines; Never in a public right-of-way.

Prohibited fence materials in Unincorporated Douglas County: No barbed wire, unless it is used to confine hooved livestock.

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Douglas County

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Permit Requirements
Not required for a fence: the county's official FAQ lists fences as exempt from permitting. Pools and other permanent structures are permitted separately. Building Permits & Inspections: 770-920-7201 (inspections 770-920-7333). Planning & Zoning: 770-920-7241
Height - Front Yard
Set by zoning district, with no separate front-yard limit. AG and R-A zoning: 8 ft max. R-LD and R-MD zoning: 6 ft max, plus an optional 2 ft see-through topper of similar materials.
Height - Side/Rear
Same as the front yard, set by zoning district.
Height Notes
Height is measured from the average ground level at the base to the highest point. Fences may not sit in any public right-of-way, and nothing over 30 inches tall may block the view inside a sight triangle. No separate height limit for corner lots.
Pool Fences
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Corner Lots
Nothing over 30 inches tall may block the view inside a sight triangle. There is one at every street intersection and at every private driveway onto a public street. Driveway onto a local street: 15 ft along the driveway, 40 ft along the street. No separate height limit for corner lots.
Materials Allowed
Wooden fences: only on an individual single-family lot, as an accessory to the home. The county does not otherwise restrict residential fence materials.
Materials Prohibited
No barbed wire, unless it is used to confine hooved livestock.
Historic Districts
In a designated historic district, or on a designated historic property, a fence needs a certificate of appropriateness before it goes up. The code counts putting up, changing or removing a fence as a material change in appearance. Apply to the Douglas County Tourism and Historic Commission. It holds a public hearing on each application, with published and mailed notice. Source: Douglas County Code of Ordinances Sec. 6-342 and Sec. 6-345.
Setbacks
Front yard: at least 3 ft back from the right-of-way line, in every zoning district. No setback along side and back lot lines. Never in a public right-of-way.
Design Requirements
No countywide finished-side, style or design rule for residential fences.
Gates
No rule beyond pool gates.
Source
Douglas County UDC Sec. 4.38(b)(3) and Sec. 1011(b)(6)
Notes
Governed by the Douglas County Unified Development Code Sec. 4.38 and Sec. 313. Building Permits & Inspections: 770-920-7201. Planning & Zoning: 770-920-7241, 4655 Timber Ridge Dr., Douglasville, GA 30135

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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