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Stephens County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Stephens County, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In Unincorporated Stephens County, fence height limits are: front yards — No local restrictions — fences excluded from land use regulations; side and rear yards — No local restrictions — fences excluded from land use regulations.

Yes — a fence permit is required in Unincorporated Stephens County. 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.

On corner lots in Unincorporated Stephens County: 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).

Pool fences in Unincorporated Stephens County: Swimming pools in manufactured home parks must be enclosed by chain link, masonry, or wood fence not less than 6 feet high (Section 59-917(a)). Same for travel trailer parks (Section 59-927(a)).

Fence setbacks in Unincorporated Stephens County: Not specified for residential fencing.

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
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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
Source
https://library.municode.com/ga/stephens_county
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.

Other jurisdictions in Stephens County

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