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Long County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Long 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 Long County, fence height limits are: front yards — Governed by Chapter 126 Zoning; specific heights not extractable from online sources; side and rear yards — Governed by Chapter 126 Zoning; specific heights not extractable from online sources.

Building permits may be required per Land Development Code. Contact Code Enforcement at 912-545-3683.

Pool fences in Unincorporated Long County: Georgia state minimum: 48-inch barrier, self-closing/self-latching gate.

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Long County

Permit Requirements
Building permits may be required per Land Development Code. Contact Code Enforcement at 912-545-3683.
Height - Front Yard
Governed by Chapter 126 Zoning; specific heights not extractable from online sources.
Height - Side/Rear
Governed by Chapter 126 Zoning; specific heights not extractable from online sources.
Height Notes
Long County has a Land Development Code and Chapter 126 Zoning on Municode.
Notes
Code Enforcement: 468 S McDonald St, Ludowici GA 31316, 912-545-3683.

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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