GeorgiaFence Rules

Lamar County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Lamar County, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

This page is maintained manually and may not reflect very recent ordinance changes — always confirm current rules with your local permitting office.

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At a glance

In Unincorporated Lamar County, fence height limits are: front yards — Not specified in accessible code; side and rear yards — Not specified in accessible code.

Contact Building/Zoning Department at 770-358-5364 for fence permit requirements.

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

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

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

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

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Lamar County

Permit Requirements
Contact Building/Zoning Department at 770-358-5364 for fence permit requirements.
Height - Front Yard
Not specified in accessible code
Height - Side/Rear
Not specified in accessible code
Height Notes
Appendix 1 (Zoning) on Municode. Buffer screening fences minimum 6 feet. Tennis court/basketball facility fences up to 10 feet in residential districts.
Pool Fences
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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
6-foot fence/wall required for visual screening buffers between different land uses
Source
https://library.municode.com/ga/lamar_county
Notes
Buffer/screening fences: 6ft minimum. Recreational court fences: up to 10ft. General residential height limits not confirmed from accessible code.

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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