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Randolph County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Randolph County, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In Unincorporated Randolph County, fence height limits are: front yards — Refer to Randolph County Zoning Ordinance (available as PDF on county website); side and rear yards — Refer to Randolph County Zoning Ordinance.

Contact Randolph County Code Enforcement, Planning & Zoning at 229-732-5212. Zoning Compliance Certificates issued by Planning & Zoning Board.

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

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Randolph County

Permit Requirements
Contact Randolph County Code Enforcement, Planning & Zoning at 229-732-5212. Zoning Compliance Certificates issued by Planning & Zoning Board.
Height - Front Yard
Refer to Randolph County Zoning Ordinance (available as PDF on county website).
Height - Side/Rear
Refer to Randolph County Zoning Ordinance.
Height Notes
Randolph County has a zoning ordinance available as PDF on their website. Planning and Zoning Board promotes orderly land development.
Notes
Southwest Georgia county (~6,800 pop). County seat: Cuthbert. Code Enforcement, Zoning, Building Inspections: P.O. Box 1069, Cuthbert GA 39840, 229-732-5212. County does not enforce city regulations within Cuthbert or Shellman.

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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