Fayette County
Fence Rules in Unincorporated Fayette County, Georgia
Last updated May 26, 2026
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
Fence Regulations
Unincorporated Fayette County
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
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
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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