Quitman County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Quitman 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 Quitman County, fence height limits are: front yards — Refer to Georgetown-Quitman County zoning ordinance on Municode; side and rear yards — Refer to Georgetown-Quitman County zoning ordinance on Municode.

Contact Georgetown-Quitman County Unified Government Code Enforcement. P.O. Box 114, Georgetown, GA 39854.

Pool fences in Unincorporated Quitman County: Georgia state minimum: 48-inch barrier, self-closing/self-latching gate.

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Quitman County

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Permit Requirements

Contact Georgetown-Quitman County Unified Government Code Enforcement. P.O. Box 114, Georgetown, GA 39854.

Height - Front Yard

Refer to Georgetown-Quitman County zoning ordinance on Municode.

Height - Side/Rear

Refer to Georgetown-Quitman County zoning ordinance on Municode.

Height Notes

Georgetown-Quitman County is a unified government. A fence ordinance was adopted in 2015. Zoning ordinance available through Municode.

Pool Fences

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Source

https://library.municode.com/ga/unified_government_of_georgetown-quitman_county_commission/codes/code_of_ordinances

Notes

Smallest county in Georgia (~2,300 pop). Georgetown-Quitman County is a unified (consolidated city-county) government. Code Enforcement and Planning & Zoning Commission handle fence-related matters. A 2015 fence ordinance was adopted.

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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