GeorgiaFence Rules

Franklin County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Franklin County, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In Unincorporated Franklin County, fence height limits are: front yards — See Unified Development Code (adopted 2022, amended 2024); side and rear yards — See Unified Development Code (adopted 2022, amended 2024).

Contact Planning and Zoning Director at (706) 384-2483 for current fence requirements.

On corner lots in Unincorporated Franklin County: Not specified in accessible documents.

Pool fences in Unincorporated Franklin County: Must comply with state pool barrier codes.

Fence setbacks in Unincorporated Franklin County: Not specified in accessible documents.

Prohibited fence materials in Unincorporated Franklin County: Not specified in accessible documents.

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Franklin County

Permit Requirements
Contact Planning and Zoning Director at (706) 384-2483 for current fence requirements.
Height - Front Yard
See Unified Development Code (adopted 2022, amended 2024)
Height - Side/Rear
See Unified Development Code (adopted 2022, amended 2024)
Height Notes
Franklin County adopted a Unified Development Code in 2022, most recently amended March 2024. Full text available as PDF on county website.
Corner Lots
Not specified in accessible documents
Materials Allowed
Not specified in accessible documents
Materials Prohibited
Not specified in accessible documents
Setbacks
Not specified in accessible documents
Design Requirements
Not specified in accessible documents
Notes
Rural county in northeast Georgia. UDC PDF available at franklincountyga.gov but could not be remotely parsed.

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 Franklin County with nearby jurisdictions:

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