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Troup County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Troup County, Georgia

Last verified: September 5, 2026

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At a glance

In Unincorporated Troup County, fence height limits are: front yards, Zoning sets it. Suburban and urban village zones (SU-R, SU-VL, UR-VL): 4 ft max, or 8 ft for a farm or industrial use. Other zones: 6 ft max; side and rear yards, Zoning sets it. Suburban and urban village zones (SU-R, SU-VL, UR-VL): 8 ft max. Other zones: 12 ft max.

Not required for a fence under 7 ft; a fence 7 ft or taller needs a building permit from the county Building Department. The zoning height, material and corner rules apply either way, and some of those limits are lower than 7 ft. In a mapped flood hazard area a development permit comes first at any height. A swimming pool always needs a building permit.

On corner lots in Unincorporated Troup County: At a street corner, nothing over 3 ft, and no solid fence, wall or hedge over 30 in, inside the sight triangle: the area between the two street lines and a line joining points 20 ft back from the corner along each. Height is measured from the top of the curb, or from the road edge where there is no curb.

Pool fences in Unincorporated Troup 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 Troup County: The fence may not extend into the public right-of-way. The code also lists fencing among features that may reach up to 3 ft into a required setback while staying at least 3 ft from a side or rear line, and the county has not said how that reads for a boundary fence. Ask Community Development at 706-883-1650.

Prohibited fence materials in Unincorporated Troup County: Every zone: fabric, metal roofing, tarps, pallets, salvaged, scrap or dilapidated materials, sheet metal, roofing materials, cladding, plywood. Razor wire, barbed tape and ribbon wire, unless the property is zoned commercial or industrial.

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Troup County

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Permit Requirements
Not required for a fence under 7 ft; a fence 7 ft or taller needs a building permit from the county Building Department. The zoning height, material and corner rules apply either way, and some of those limits are lower than 7 ft. In a mapped flood hazard area a development permit comes first at any height. A swimming pool always needs a building permit. Apply online through the GeoPermits portal or in person. Community Development, Building Department · 706-883-1650 · Mon-Fri 8 to 5 100 Ridley Avenue, Suite 1300, LaGrange, GA 30240
Height - Front Yard
Zoning sets it. Suburban and urban village zones (SU-R, SU-VL, UR-VL): 4 ft max, or 8 ft for a farm or industrial use. Other zones: 6 ft max.
Height - Side/Rear
Zoning sets it. Suburban and urban village zones (SU-R, SU-VL, UR-VL): 8 ft max. Other zones: 12 ft max.
Height Notes
The other zones include the agricultural residential, lakeside residential and manufactured-housing zones. Ask Community Development which zone a parcel is in. In the suburban and urban village zones (SU-R, SU-VL, UR-VL): height is measured from the average finished ground level, front-yard fence posts and pillars may rise 1 ft above the limit, and a temporary chain link security fence up to 6 ft may stand for 30 days before and after construction or demolition. In every zone a fence may step down a slope, with each post kept vertical. The 7 ft permit threshold is not a height limit.
Pool Fences
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Corner Lots
At a street corner, nothing over 3 ft, and no solid fence, wall or hedge over 30 in, inside the sight triangle: the area between the two street lines and a line joining points 20 ft back from the corner along each. Height is measured from the top of the curb, or from the road edge where there is no curb. Troup County UDO App. B Sec. 4.6
Materials Allowed
Suburban and urban village zones (SU-R, SU-VL, UR-VL), front yard: ornamental or decorative brick, stone, stucco, split rail, wood, aluminum or wrought iron, at least 50 percent see-through. Wire, woven metal and chain link only for a farm or industrial use. Suburban and urban village zones, side and rear yards: no material list. Only the prohibited materials rule applies. Every other zone: barbed wire on metal or wooden posts, hog wire, crossbuck or horse wire, chain link in silver, brown or dark green, 3 or 4 rail wood or split timber, picket, vertical slat wood privacy fence on wooden posts, wood or metal vehicle gates, decorative walls.
Materials Prohibited
Every zone: fabric, metal roofing, tarps, pallets, salvaged, scrap or dilapidated materials, sheet metal, roofing materials, cladding, plywood. Razor wire, barbed tape and ribbon wire, unless the property is zoned commercial or industrial. Suburban and urban village zones (SU-R, SU-VL, UR-VL), front yard: also wire, woven metal and chain link unless the property is in farm or industrial use, plus exposed block, tires, junk and other discarded material.
Historic Districts
A certificate of appropriateness from the county Historic Preservation Commission comes before a fence goes up on a designated historic property or inside a designated local historic district. District boundaries sit on the official zoning map; ask Community Development whether a parcel is designated. Troup County UDO App. C Sec. 15.4
Setbacks
The fence may not extend into the public right-of-way. The code also lists fencing among features that may reach up to 3 ft into a required setback while staying at least 3 ft from a side or rear line, and the county has not said how that reads for a boundary fence. Ask Community Development at 706-883-1650. Troup County UDO App. B Secs. 4.3(1)(a), 4.5(3)(a)(i)
Design Requirements
Finished side out: supports face inward to your own property. Keep the fence in good repair. Suburban and urban village zones (SU-R, SU-VL, UR-VL), front yard: ornamental or decorative and at least 50 percent see-through.
Gates
None. The county code sets no gate rule for a home fence. Pool gates follow the state pool code.
Floodplain Rules
In a mapped flood hazard area a county development permit comes before any man-made change to the land. In the floodway, no new construction unless an engineer certifies it will not raise flood levels. Troup County UDO App. C Secs. 4.2(3), 4.4(2)(f)
Color Restrictions
Chain link outside the SU-R, SU-VL and UR-VL zones: silver, brown or dark green only. No other fence color rule for a home.
Source
Troup County UDO App. B Sec. 4.5
Notes
Governed by the Troup County Unified Development Ordinance (adopted June 3, 2025), which covers the unincorporated county only. A city address follows that city's own code. Fence height depends on the zoning district. On land touching a city limit the county may also weigh that city's fence requirements. Community Development, Building Department · 706-883-1650 · Planning and Zoning · 706-883-1610 100 Ridley Avenue, Suite 1300, LaGrange, GA 30240

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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