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Fence Rules in Unincorporated Towns County, Georgia

Last verified: October 22, 2026

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At a glance

In Unincorporated Towns County, fence height limits are: front yards, No county fence height limit. The county has no zoning ordinance, and its code sets no height limit written for fences; side and rear yards, No county fence height limit.

Unconfirmed for fences: the county code's permit rule covers buildings and structures but never says whether a fence counts, and the county's permit forms and fees never mention fences, so ask the Building Department before you build.

On corner lots in Unincorporated Towns County: None. The county has no corner-lot fence rule and no rule keeping street corners clear of fences.

Pool fences in Unincorporated Towns County: Barrier: 48 in tall minimum, measured from the outside. Gap under it: 2 in max over grass, 4 in over concrete; Gate: opens outward, self-closing and self-latching; Openings: 4 in max, or 1 3/4 in for chain link, lattice and any fence whose rails sit under 45 in apart, which puts its rails on the pool side.

Fence setbacks in Unincorporated Towns County: None from your property lines. A fence in a county road right-of-way needs the county commissioner's approval; Building setbacks cover only homes, enclosed or sheltered structures and swimming pools; the Lake Chatuge 50 ft rule covers homes and buildings only; Towns County Code Secs. 10-91, 10-92, 10-174.

Prohibited fence materials in Unincorporated Towns County: None. The county bans no fence material, barbed wire included.

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Towns County

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Permit Requirements
Unconfirmed for fences: the county code's permit rule covers buildings and structures but never says whether a fence counts, and the county's permit forms and fees never mention fences, so ask the Building Department before you build. In protected mountain areas (land 2,200 ft or more above sea level on a mountain with slopes of 25 percent or more over at least 500 ft, including the flatter ground at that height other than valley floors, and the ridge tops above it) a site plan and mountain protection permit are required for any improvement unless state law exempts it. Building Department · 706-896-3159 · townscbi@gmail.com 1100 Jack Dayton Circle, Young Harris, GA 30582
Height - Front Yard
No county fence height limit. The county has no zoning ordinance, and its code sets no height limit written for fences.
Height - Side/Rear
No county fence height limit.
Height Notes
The county code's general height cap is 35 ft or three stories for buildings and any other structure; it sets no separate height for fences.
Pool Fences
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Corner Lots
None. The county has no corner-lot fence rule and no rule keeping street corners clear of fences.
Materials Prohibited
None. The county bans no fence material, barbed wire included.
Historic Districts
None. The county has no historic district and no historic design review.
Setbacks
None from your property lines. A fence in a county road right-of-way needs the county commissioner's approval. Building setbacks cover only homes, enclosed or sheltered structures and swimming pools; the Lake Chatuge 50 ft rule covers homes and buildings only. Towns County Code Secs. 10-91, 10-92, 10-174
Design Requirements
None. The county has no fence design rule.
Gates
None. The county has no fence gate rule. Pool gates follow the state pool code.
Floodplain Rules
No published county flood ordinance; ask the Building Department before building a fence in a mapped flood zone. Subdivision rules: building in a 100-year flood zone marked on a subdivision plat needs a flood certificate for each lot; they do not mention fences. Towns County Code Secs. 40-106, 40-74
Color Restrictions
None. The county sets no fence color rule.
Source
Towns County Code Sec. 10-91 (no zoning ordinance)
Notes
The county has no zoning ordinance, and its code sets no fence height, setback, material or design rule for the unincorporated area; its building setbacks exempt open improvements. The published code runs only through 2019, so ask the Building Department about anything newer. Hiawassee and Young Harris follow their own codes. Pool barriers follow Georgia's state pool code. Building Department · 706-896-3159 · 1100 Jack Dayton Circle, Young Harris, GA 30582

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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