Fence Rules in Unincorporated Greene County, Georgia

No general fence permit required. Electrical equipment on fences requires building permit. Swimming pool permit required for pool fences.

4 feet maximum for solid/opaque fences; spaced picket designs may exceed 4 feet with minimum 2-inch gaps between pickets

8 feet maximum above grade in residential districts

Section 6.9 of Zoning Ordinance (adopted 12/8/2020). Non-residential also 8 feet max. Columns/ornamental features may exceed max by up to 3 feet.

Not specified beyond standard intersection visibility requirements

Wood, masonry, stacked stone, stucco, ornamental metal, or approved alternatives. Chain-link/woven-wire permitted in side and rear yards only and MUST be vinyl-coated.

Vinyl fencing prohibited (except replacement-in-kind of existing). Barbed wire, razor wire, and concertina wire prohibited.

Footings must remain entirely within property boundaries. Cannot encroach onto property lines.

Finished side must face toward streets and adjoining properties. Only black, white, or earth tones permitted. Primary and neon colors prohibited. Must maintain good condition and structural integrity.

Must follow all fence/wall design standards. May exceed fence height by up to 3 feet. Public streets cannot be gated. Emergency vehicle access: minimum 14 ft width (one-way) or 20 ft (two-way), 14 ft clearance height. Must be located minimum 30 ft from adjacent road edge.

Fences must not impede water flow

Only black, white, or earth tones. Primary and neon colors prohibited.

Section 6.9 Fences and Walls. Detailed ordinance with specific color, material, and height standards. Chain-link must be vinyl-coated. Screening: service areas require 6 ft solid wall/fence plus solid gate.