Fence Regulations in Barrow County, GA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Barrow County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Barrow County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Height Limits
In unincorporated Barrow County, fence height caps depend on zoning district and yard. AG and AR lots allow a 5-foot front fence and an 8-foot side or rear fence; R-1 and R-2 lots cap front fences at 4 feet and ban chain link, barbed wire or woven wire there. Commercial and industrial fences top out at 8 feet, and no fence anywhere can block the visibility triangle at a street intersection.
Fence Height Limits in Unincorporated Barrow County
Some RestrictionsBarrow County Code § 89-405(b)(3)
Height limitations for fences and freestanding walls. Fences and freestanding walls (other than retaining walls) cannot be located within any public right-of-way or utility or drainage.a.In the AG and AR zoning districts, the following shall apply:1.A fence or freestanding wall in any front yard area may not exceed five feet in height.2.A fence or freestanding wall in any side or rear yard area...
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