Fence Regulations in Bartow County, GA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Bartow County, Georgia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Bartow County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Retaining Walls
A retaining wall over three feet of exposed height, or over two feet if it supports a surcharge, needs a Bartow County building permit under Code § 18-131. The application must include a site plan and construction details with structural calculations stamped by a professional engineer.
Bartow County Retaining Wall Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsBartow County Code § 18-131(a)
(a)Permit required. A building permit shall be required for any retaining wall that exceeds three feet in exposed wall height, or exceeds two feet in exposed wall height and supports a surcharge. A building permit application shall require a site plan showing the location, extent, and height of the retaining wall in relations to any building structure, pool, property lines, and public utility e...
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