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Walton County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated Walton County, Georgia

Last verified: August 29, 2026

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At a glance

In Unincorporated Walton County, fence height limits are: Along a public road inside the setback: 6 ft max on a residential lot, 8 ft elsewhere in the front yard; Parkway Corridor Overlay: no fence in a front yard (Sec. 4-2-190.G.2); Most side and back yards: 8 ft max; If that side or the back of your lot runs along a street: 6 ft max inside the setback.

Not required for an ordinary residential fence; Required in a flood hazard area: a development permit before work starts; No fence in the floodway unless an engineer certifies no rise in flood levels; Required for a temporary construction fence: a special building permit; Land Development Ordinance Sec. 11-4-110.C, Code of Ordinances Sec. 14-44(c).

On corner lots in Unincorporated Walton County: Within 15 ft of the corner, measured back along each street line: no fence, wall or hedge over 3 ft; Between 3 ft and 15 ft above the street, only a post, column or tree up to 1 ft across may block the view; Land Development Ordinance Sec. 9-1-140.G.

Pool fences in Unincorporated Walton County: 4 ft minimum around the pool and its deck.

Fence setbacks in Unincorporated Walton County: Never in a public right-of-way, including a future street right-of-way; If a fence ends up there by mistake, the county won't repair or replace it.

Prohibited fence materials in Unincorporated Walton County: Exposed concrete block, tires, scrap or sheet metal, plastic or fiberglass sheeting, vinyl siding or fabric, plywood, pallets, junk; Chain link, hog wire and woven wire: not in a front yard, except on a farm of 2 acres or more; Electric and barbed wire: only on 2 acres or more, or industrial land.

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated Walton County

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Permit Requirements
Not required for an ordinary residential fence. Required in a flood hazard area: a development permit before work starts. No fence in the floodway unless an engineer certifies no rise in flood levels. Required for a temporary construction fence: a special building permit. Land Development Ordinance Sec. 11-4-110.C, Code of Ordinances Sec. 14-44(c)
Height - Front Yard
Along a public road inside the setback: 6 ft max on a residential lot, 8 ft elsewhere in the front yard. Parkway Corridor Overlay: no fence in a front yard (Sec. 4-2-190.G.2).
Height - Side/Rear
Most side and back yards: 8 ft max. If that side or the back of your lot runs along a street: 6 ft max inside the setback.
Height Notes
Above the 8 ft limit: a fence or wall around a sports court may reach 12 ft in a required side or back setback, and subdivision entrance features may reach 10 ft. The county can require taller screening as a rezoning or special-use condition. An older fence that's damaged or removed can't be rebuilt as it was; the replacement must meet today's rules.
Pool Fences
View Pool Fence Safety Requirements
Corner Lots
Within 15 ft of the corner, measured back along each street line: no fence, wall or hedge over 3 ft. Between 3 ft and 15 ft above the street, only a post, column or tree up to 1 ft across may block the view. Land Development Ordinance Sec. 9-1-140.G.
Materials Allowed
Front yards on lots under one acre: brick, stone, wood, wrought iron or split rail only.
Materials Prohibited
Exposed concrete block, tires, scrap or sheet metal, plastic or fiberglass sheeting, vinyl siding or fabric, plywood, pallets, junk. Chain link, hog wire and woven wire: not in a front yard, except on a farm of 2 acres or more. Electric and barbed wire: only on 2 acres or more, or industrial land.
Historic Districts
N/A
Setbacks
Never in a public right-of-way, including a future street right-of-way. If a fence ends up there by mistake, the county won't repair or replace it.
Design Requirements
Posts must be anchored in concrete. On privacy fences, posts face your own property. Temporary chain link security fencing up to 8 ft may surround a property other than a single-family home, from 30 days before to 30 days after completion of demolition, renovation or new construction. A special building permit is required for it. Crossroads Corridor Overlay: no chain link in a front yard, and no barbed or razor wire. Parkway Corridor Overlay: no razor wire (Sec. 4-2-180.L.2, Sec. 4-2-190.G.2).
Color Restrictions
Security fencing in the Crossroads and Parkway corridor overlays: dark green, bronze or black (Sec. 4-2-180.L.2, Sec. 4-2-190.G.2).
Source
Walton County Land Development Ordinance Sec. 6-1-350.5
Notes
Governed by Land Development Ordinance Sec. 6-1-350.5. Planning and Development, 303 South Hammond Drive, Monroe: 770-267-1319

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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