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Stewart County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Stewart County, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

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

Contact Stewart County Commission office at 229-838-6769. Zoning ordinance available as PDF on county website.

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

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Stewart County

Permit Requirements
Contact Stewart County Commission office at 229-838-6769. Zoning ordinance available as PDF on county website.
Height - Front Yard
Refer to Stewart County Zoning Ordinance (PDF on county website).
Height - Side/Rear
Refer to Stewart County Zoning Ordinance.
Height Notes
Stewart County has a zoning ordinance available as a large PDF document on their government website.
Notes
Very rural Southwest Georgia county (~6,600 pop). County seat: Lumpkin (not Lumpkin County). Commission: 1764 Broad Street, Lumpkin GA 31815, 229-838-6769.

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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