GeorgiaFence Rules

Meriwether County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Meriwether County, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In Unincorporated Meriwether County, fence height limits are: front yards — See Appendix A Zoning, Article 11 on Municode; side and rear yards — See Appendix A Zoning, Article 11 on Municode.

Contact Department of Planning, Zoning, and Community Development at 706-672-1283 or permits@meriwethercountyga.gov.

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

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

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

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

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Meriwether County

Permit Requirements
Contact Department of Planning, Zoning, and Community Development at 706-672-1283 or permits@meriwethercountyga.gov.
Height - Front Yard
See Appendix A Zoning, Article 11 on Municode
Height - Side/Rear
See Appendix A Zoning, Article 11 on Municode
Height Notes
Zoning ordinance Article 11 (Open Recreation and Landscaping) Section 11.4 likely contains fence provisions but text not extractable from Municode.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
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
Not specified in accessible documents
Source
https://library.municode.com/ga/meriwether_county
Notes
Zoning ordinance on Municode/eLaws. Article 11 Section 11.4 likely has fence provisions. 12 zoning districts.

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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