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Turner County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Turner County, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In Unincorporated Turner County, the maximum fence height is typically 8 ft in side and rear yards and 4 ft in front yards.

Yes — a fence permit is required in Unincorporated Turner County. Building permit required for structures. Fences and walls are explicitly not considered 'structures' under the ordinance.

On corner lots in Unincorporated Turner County: No fence or other obstruction shall exceed 3 ft within triangular area formed by intersection of ROW lines and points 20 ft from intersection (Section 3-12).

Pool fences in Unincorporated Turner County: Swimming pools shall be enclosed by steel mesh security fence or other substantial building material. Minimum height 4 ft (Section 3-9.2).

Fence setbacks in Unincorporated Turner County: Fences are not considered encroachments of yards (Section 3-5).

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Turner County

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Permit Requirements
Building permit required for structures. Fences and walls are explicitly not considered 'structures' under the ordinance.
Height - Front Yard
4 ft max in front yard (Section 3-16).
Height - Side/Rear
8 ft max within or along boundary of rear or side yard in any residential district (Section 3-16).
Height Notes
Fences are not considered encroachments of yards (Section 3-5). Fences explicitly excluded from definition of 'structure.'
Pool Fences
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Corner Lots
No fence or other obstruction shall exceed 3 ft within triangular area formed by intersection of ROW lines and points 20 ft from intersection (Section 3-12).
Materials Allowed
Standard residential fencing materials. Screening fences: durable masonry wall, or fence and hedge providing visual blind.
Setbacks
Fences are not considered encroachments of yards (Section 3-5).
Design Requirements
Screening fences: 6-8 ft height, durable masonry wall or fence/hedge providing visual blind. Hedges must reach 6 ft average height within 3 years. Required buffers in RC, GB, WLI, HI districts abutting residential.
Source
http://turnercountygeorgia.com/fyi/ordinances/Turner%20Zoning%20Ordinance.pdf
Notes
Zoning ordinance last revised 8/23/2000. Section 3-16 covers height limits. Rebecca, Sycamore covered by this entry.

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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