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Pike County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Pike 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.

For information only. Fence rules change frequently and this site may not reflect every requirement that applies to your property (HOA covenants, easements, variances, recent amendments). Always verify with your local permitting office before building. Full disclaimer

At a glance

In Unincorporated Pike County, fence height limits are: front yards — Verify with county — UDC governs fence standards; side and rear yards — 8 ft max for courts/recreation areas (per UDC). Verify standard residential limits with county.

Contact Planning & Development at 770-567-2007 for permit requirements.

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

Pool fences in Unincorporated Pike County: Must comply with state pool safety codes.

Fence setbacks in Unincorporated Pike County: Per Unified Development Code.

Prohibited fence materials in Unincorporated Pike County: Check UDC and Chapter 156.

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Pike County

Apply for Permit
Permit Requirements
Contact Planning & Development at 770-567-2007 for permit requirements.
Height - Front Yard
Verify with county — UDC governs fence standards
Height - Side/Rear
8 ft max for courts/recreation areas (per UDC). Verify standard residential limits with county.
Height Notes
Chapter 156 Zoning Code and Unified Development Code govern fence regulations. Contact Planning & Development for specifics.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
Standard visibility requirements
Materials Allowed
Standard residential materials per UDC
Materials Prohibited
Check UDC and Chapter 156
Historic Districts
N/A
Setbacks
Per Unified Development Code
Design Requirements
Per UDC
Source
https://www.pikecoga.com/ordinances--unified-development-code.html
Notes
Rural county. Ch. 156 Zoning + UDC on pikecoga.com. Planning & Development: 770-567-2007, 77 Jackson St, Zebulon GA 30295. Director: Jeremy Gilbert.

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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