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Fulton County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Fulton County, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In Unincorporated Fulton County, the maximum fence height is typically 8 ft in side and rear yards and 8 ft in front yards.

A fence permit is generally not required in Unincorporated Fulton County. Agricultural fences in AG-1 exempt. Retaining walls 4-6 ft or over 6 ft have specific permit requirements.

On corner lots in Unincorporated Fulton County: Must maintain visibility triangle per Subdivision Regulations.

Pool fences in Unincorporated Fulton County: Must comply with state pool safety codes.

Fence setbacks in Unincorporated Fulton County: Min 3 ft from public ROW. 3 ft landscape strip required between fence and ROW.

Prohibited fence materials in Unincorporated Fulton County: Wire, plastic, chain-link with inserts prohibited adjoining street ROW (except AG-1, M-1, M-1A, M-2). Fabric fencing prohibited except as windscreen for recreational courts.

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Fulton County

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Permit Requirements
Agricultural fences in AG-1 exempt. Retaining walls 4-6 ft or over 6 ft have specific permit requirements.
Height - Front Yard
8 ft max (residential districts)
Height - Side/Rear
8 ft max (residential districts)
Height Notes
Ornamental columns and elements may exceed max height by up to 3 ft.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
Must maintain visibility triangle per Subdivision Regulations
Materials Allowed
Standard residential materials. Chain link in commercial/industrial must be green or black vinyl coated with top rail.
Materials Prohibited
Wire, plastic, chain-link with inserts prohibited adjoining street ROW (except AG-1, M-1, M-1A, M-2). Fabric fencing prohibited except as windscreen for recreational courts.
Historic Districts
N/A - county jurisdiction
Setbacks
Min 3 ft from public ROW. 3 ft landscape strip required between fence and ROW.
Design Requirements
Finished side must face neighboring property on all property lines.
Gates
No part within 20 ft of public ROW. Cannot obstruct ROW or sight distance in any position.
Retaining Walls
Specific permit requirements based on height (4-6 ft vs over 6 ft).
Floodplain Rules
Not specified in fence regulations
Source
http://fultoncounty-ga.elaws.us/code/coor_apxb_artiv_sec4.11
Notes
Sec. 4.11 Fences and Walls. Razor wire PROHIBITED in all districts. Barbed wire allowed in commercial/industrial only (must be straight strand adjacent to public ROW; coiled/concertina prohibited). Barbed wire in AG-1 for agricultural use only (not single-family lots). eLaws source intermittently unavailable. Municode backup: https://library.municode.com/ga/fulton_county/codes/code_... 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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