Turner County
Fence Rules in Unincorporated Turner County, Georgia
Last updated May 26, 2026
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Fence Regulations
Unincorporated Turner County
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
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.
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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