1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Clarke County, Georgia.
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Fence height in Athens-Clarke County is governed by Sec. 9-15-1 of the Zoning and Development Standards. For single-family residential lots, fences in front yards are limited to 48 inches (4 feet). Fences in side and rear yards may be up to 8 feet. Fences in side or rear yards within 10 feet of a public right-of-way are also capped at 48 inches. A Zoning Permit from the ACC Planning Department (706-613-3515) is required before construction.
1 cities in Clarke County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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