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White County

Fence Rules in Unincorporated White County, Georgia

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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At a glance

In Unincorporated White County, the maximum fence height is typically 6 ft in side and rear yards and 4 ft in front yards.

Contact White County Planning Department for permit requirements.

On corner lots in Unincorporated White County: Standard visibility requirements.

Pool fences in Unincorporated White County: Must comply with state pool barrier codes.

Fence setbacks in Unincorporated White County: Per county zoning requirements.

Fence Regulations

Unincorporated White County

Permit Requirements
Contact White County Planning Department for permit requirements.
Height - Front Yard
4 feet maximum in residential
Height - Side/Rear
6 feet maximum in residential
Height Notes
White County has zoning and land use regulations. Contact Planning for fence specifics.
Corner Lots
Standard visibility requirements
Materials Allowed
Standard residential fencing materials
Historic Districts
N/A
Setbacks
Per county zoning requirements
Design Requirements
Per county regulations
Floodplain Rules
Chattahoochee River headwaters — check for floodplain near waterways
Notes
White County Planning: 1241 Helen Hwy Suite 200, Cleveland GA 30528, 706-865-6768.

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.

Fence rules change from one city and unincorporated area to the next. Compare Unincorporated White County with nearby jurisdictions:

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