Stephens County
Fence Rules in Unincorporated Stephens 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 Stephens County
Permit Requirements
No fence permit required. Fences are explicitly excluded from the land use regulations — Section 59-1417 states fences shall not be considered structures or buildings and are excluded from regulations.
Height - Front Yard
No local restrictions — fences excluded from land use regulations
Height - Side/Rear
No local restrictions — fences excluded from land use regulations
Height Notes
Section 59-1417: 'For the purpose of this article and section, fences shall not be considered structures or buildings. Fences are excluded from the regulations provided herein.'
Pool Fences
Corner Lots
No fence obstructing sight lines between 2 and 12 feet above roadway within triangular area at 25 feet from intersection. Barbed wire or hog wire fences are exempt from this visibility rule (Section 59-1412).
Materials Allowed
No local restrictions for residential fencing
Setbacks
Not specified for residential fencing
Notes
Fences explicitly exempted from land use regulations (Section 59-1417). One of few GA counties that formally excludes fences from zoning oversight. Livestock must be confined to fenced enclosure 20ft from setback (Sec. 59-801(c)).
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.
Ready to build your fence?
FenceWorks of Georgia is Atlanta's premier fence company — residential and commercial installation, repair, and removal. Free quotes, no obligation.