Fence Regulations in Coweta County, GA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Coweta County, Georgia.
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Height Limits
Coweta County exempts fences and walls from the ordinance's yard setback requirements under Section 64, meaning a fence can sit at the property line in any zoning district. Section 66 caps that freedom at street corners: within the sight triangle formed 20 feet back from an intersection, no fence, wall or foliage may exceed 30 inches above grade.
Coweta County Fence Height & Visibility Rules
Some RestrictionsCoweta County, GA, Zoning and Development Ordinance §§ 64, 66
Sec. 64. - Walls and fences. The setback requirements of this ordinance shall not prohibit any necessary retaining wall nor prohibit any wall or fence. ... Sec. 66. - Corner visibility. There shall be provided an unobstructed view across the triangle formed by joining points measured 20 feet distant along the property line from the intersection of two streets or 15 feet along both the street an...
Retaining Walls
Coweta County zoning allows retaining walls within setbacks, but Georgia's building code requires a Chapter 14 permit and engineering for walls over four feet. A wall with a drop over 30 inches must carry a safety barrier at least four feet high.
Coweta County Retaining Wall Rules
Some RestrictionsCoweta County, GA, Zoning and Development Ordinance § 246.2.4
The finish grade surface of a retaining wall that has vertical drops on its opposite side of more than 30 inches below the grade shall have a suitable barrier, such as a fence or wall, of not less than four feet in height.
Material Restrictions
Coweta County places no material restriction on ordinary residential fences, so wood, vinyl, chain-link, and even barbed wire on farmland are all lawful. Material limits apply only to multifamily and nonresidential screening, plus HOA covenants.
Coweta County Fence Material Rules
Few RestrictionsCoweta County, GA, Zoning and Development Ordinance § 246.2 (multifamily/nonresidential screening)
All required opaque fences or walls shall be constructed of one or a combination of the following: Decorative wood, stone, stucco on block, decorative block, or brick. These fences or walls shall not exceed six feet in height... Chain link, unfinished concrete or cinder block, plastic or fiberglass, barbed or razor wire, and plywood fences, or like materials are prohibited.
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