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Seminole County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Seminole 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.

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At a glance

In Unincorporated Seminole County, fence height limits are: front yards — Refer to Seminole County Zoning Ordinances; side and rear yards — Refer to Seminole County Zoning Ordinances.

Yes — a fence permit is required in Unincorporated Seminole County. Building permit required. Contact Seminole County Zoning and Code Enforcement at 229-524-2878. Site plan and site inspection required for all new building permits (effective Jan 1, 2020). Failure to obtain permit: $100 fee or double the permit cost.

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

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Seminole County

Permit Requirements
Building permit required. Contact Seminole County Zoning and Code Enforcement at 229-524-2878. Site plan and site inspection required for all new building permits (effective Jan 1, 2020). Failure to obtain permit: $100 fee or double the permit cost.
Height - Front Yard
Refer to Seminole County Zoning Ordinances.
Height - Side/Rear
Refer to Seminole County Zoning Ordinances.
Height Notes
Seminole County has Zoning Ordinances and Development Regulations. Zoning and Code Enforcement Department interprets and enforces codes.
Notes
Southwest Georgia county (~8,400 pop). County seat: Donalsonville. Zoning & Code Enforcement: 230 Cherry Street, Donalsonville GA 39845, 229-524-2878. $50 re-inspection fee for failed inspections.

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.

Fence rules change from one city and unincorporated area to the next. Compare Unincorporated Seminole County with nearby jurisdictions:

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