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Lowndes County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Lowndes 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 Lowndes County, the maximum fence height is typically 6 ft in side and rear yards and 4 ft in front yards.

Contact Lowndes County Code Enforcement for permit requirements. Unified Land Development Code governs fences.

On corner lots in Unincorporated Lowndes County: Standard visibility requirements.

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

Fence setbacks in Unincorporated Lowndes County: Per Unified Land Development Code.

Prohibited fence materials in Unincorporated Lowndes County: Not specified — check ULDC.

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Lowndes County

Permit Requirements
Contact Lowndes County Code Enforcement for permit requirements. Unified Land Development Code governs fences.
Height - Front Yard
4 feet maximum in residential
Height - Side/Rear
6 feet maximum in residential
Height Notes
Lowndes County Unified Land Development Code. Contact Code Enforcement for specifics.
Corner Lots
Standard visibility requirements
Materials Allowed
Standard residential fencing materials
Materials Prohibited
Not specified — check ULDC
Historic Districts
N/A
Setbacks
Per Unified Land Development Code
Design Requirements
Per ULDC
Notes
Lowndes County permits: 229-259-3506. South Georgia county with Valdosta as county seat.

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 Lowndes County with nearby jurisdictions:

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