Fence Rules in Unincorporated Paulding County, Georgia

No permit required for fences 6 ft or less. Permit required for fences taller than 6 ft ($150 fee). Fences cannot be placed in the public right-of-way — check with Paulding DOT for ROW boundaries.

Not specifically limited in UDO. General residential height of 6 ft applies without permit.

Not specifically limited in UDO. General residential height of 6 ft applies without permit; taller with permit.

Sec. 240-160: No fence, structure, planting, or other obstruction above 3 ft within 15 ft of the intersection of right-of-way lines of two streets or a street/railroad intersection. Paulding County has a very minimal fence ordinance — most fence types are allowed without detailed restrictions.

3 ft max within 15 ft of intersection right-of-way lines (Sec. 240-160 sight triangle)

Not specifically restricted — standard residential materials (wood, vinyl, chain link, ornamental iron, brick, stone) generally permitted

Not specified in UDO fence section. Georgia state law prohibits barbed wire/electric fences on residential lots under 3 acres.

N/A

Cannot be placed in public right-of-way. Check with Paulding DOT for ROW boundaries.

Not specified in fence section