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Fayette County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Fayette County, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In Unincorporated Fayette County, fence height limits are: front yards — 4 ft max solid; above 4 ft requires min 50% visibility uniformly spaced over entire linear footage; side and rear yards — Not specifically limited in front yard ordinance (Sec. 110-81 applies to front yard). Side/rear governed by general zoning district standards.

Zoning compliance certificate required for ALL walls and fences located in a front yard prior to construction. Scaled drawing must be submitted to Planning & Zoning.

On corner lots in Unincorporated Fayette County: On arterial/collector street: exempt from 4 ft max height and 50% visibility requirement for noise reduction. Exception does NOT apply to the street the front door faces.

Pool fences in Unincorporated Fayette County: Pool screen enclosure max 10 ft, must comply with required setbacks (Sec. 110-80).

Fence setbacks in Unincorporated Fayette County: No fence in public right-of-way. Min 3 ft from fire hydrants. Driveway clearance: min 14 ft wide x 14 ft high for emergency vehicles.

Prohibited fence materials in Unincorporated Fayette County: Barbed wire and electric fences prohibited (except for horse properties and farming in A-R district).

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Fayette County

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Permit Requirements
Zoning compliance certificate required for ALL walls and fences located in a front yard prior to construction. Scaled drawing must be submitted to Planning & Zoning.
Height - Front Yard
4 ft max solid; above 4 ft requires min 50% visibility uniformly spaced over entire linear footage
Height - Side/Rear
Not specifically limited in front yard ordinance (Sec. 110-81 applies to front yard). Side/rear governed by general zoning district standards.
Height Notes
Posts, columns, light fixtures, ornamental statues not included in 4 ft measurement. Vehicular entry structure exempt from 4 ft and 50% visibility within 35 ft of driveway. Grade changes require stair-step adjustments.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
On arterial/collector street: exempt from 4 ft max height and 50% visibility requirement for noise reduction. Exception does NOT apply to the street the front door faces.
Materials Allowed
≤4 ft: brick/brick veneer, stucco, synthetic stucco, rock, stone, cast-stone, wood, wrought iron, chainlink. >4 ft: same materials EXCEPT chainlink not permitted above 4 ft.
Materials Prohibited
Barbed wire and electric fences prohibited (except for horse properties and farming in A-R district)
Historic Districts
N/A
Setbacks
No fence in public right-of-way. Min 3 ft from fire hydrants. Driveway clearance: min 14 ft wide x 14 ft high for emergency vehicles.
Design Requirements
Front yard fences >4 ft must have 50% visibility uniformly spaced. Must submit scaled drawing with elevations, location, height, materials, grade changes.
Gates
Vehicular entry structures exempt from 4 ft / 50% visibility within 35 ft of driveway
Retaining Walls
Not specified in fence section
Floodplain Rules
Storm water facility walls/fences exempt from Sec. 110-81 requirements
Source
https://library.municode.com/ga/fayette_county/codes/code_of_ordinances
Notes
Sec. 110-81 (Ord. 2020-02, effective 5-28-2020). Horse properties: wire/chainlink/barbed wire exempt from 4 ft max, up to 5 ft front yard. Through lots exempt from front yard restrictions on non-accessed side. Contact Planning & Zoning: 770-305-5421. Fence permit application PDF: View PDF

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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