Spalding County
Fence Rules in Unincorporated Spalding County, Georgia
Last updated May 26, 2026
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
Fence Regulations
Unincorporated Spalding County
Permit Requirements
No permit required for standard fences. Permit required for fences over 8 ft (variance needed), masonry/concrete walls over 4 ft, or properties in conservation/historic/landmark districts.
Height - Front Yard
4 ft max. Must be ornamental: brick, masonry, picket, or split rail. Chain link and woven wire prohibited in front yard.
Height - Side/Rear
6 ft max in residential side yards; 8 ft max in rear yards
Height Notes
Tennis courts/basketball: 10 ft max if properly lighted. Corner lots have two front yards. Fences allowed on side/rear property lines.
Pool Fences
Corner Lots
Two front yards — both street-facing sides subject to 4 ft max and ornamental material requirements
Materials Allowed
Front yard: brick, masonry, picket, split rail (ornamental). Side/rear: standard residential materials.
Materials Prohibited
Front yard: chain link and woven wire prohibited. Residential lots under 3 acres: barbed wire prohibited. Barbed wire allowed on AR-1, AR-2 (livestock) and C-1B, C-1C, C-2, C-3 zones.
Historic Districts
Properties in conservation, historic, or landmark districts require permits
Setbacks
May be placed on side/rear property lines (spacing for maintenance recommended). Cannot encroach into public ROW (~11 ft from curb).
Design Requirements
Front yard: ornamental design required. Single/two-family lots abutting in rear without screening must install trees/vegetation or opaque fence.
Retaining Walls
Masonry/concrete walls over 4 ft require permit
Floodplain Rules
Fences within drainage easements require written approval from easement holder and Stormwater Plan Review Section
Notes
No permit ≤8 ft. 4 ft front (ornamental, no chain link). 6 ft side / 8 ft rear. Code Enforcement: 770-467-4209. Planning & Zoning: 119 E Solomon St Suite 203, Griffin GA 30223.
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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