Pierce County
Fence Rules in Unincorporated Pierce County, Georgia
Last updated May 26, 2026
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Fence Regulations
Unincorporated Pierce County
Permit Requirements
Building permit required per joint Zoning/Land Use Ordinance. Contact Planning & Codes at 912-449-2037.
Height - Front Yard
4 ft maximum
Height - Side/Rear
6 ft maximum; screening fences between commercial/industrial and residential: 6-8 ft
Height Notes
Joint ordinance covers unincorporated county and cities of Blackshear, Offerman, Patterson.
Pool Fences
Corner Lots
No fence exceeding 3 ft within traffic sight visibility triangle at intersections.
Materials Allowed
Substantial material reasonably suited for purpose
Setbacks
Fences must be on private property, not in public right-of-way.
Notes
Joint ordinance covers county + Blackshear + Offerman + Patterson. Planning & Codes: 312 Nichols St, Blackshear, GA 31516, 912-449-2037.
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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