Fence Regulations in Hall County, GA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Hall County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Hall County caps fences at 7 feet in side and rear yards, 6 feet in yards adjacent to a street, and walls at 4 feet for all uses under UDC Sec. 8.2.2.A, with a separate corner-visibility rule barring obstructions between 3 and 15 feet tall within 25 feet of an intersection.
Hall County Fence and Wall Height Limits
Some RestrictionsHall County Code of Ordinances § 8.2.2.A.1-3
1. Fences may be no more than 7 feet in height in side and rear yards for all uses, unless otherwise permitted by this UDC. 2. Fences in yards adjacent to a street may be no more than 6 feet in height. 3. Walls may be no more than 4 feet in height for all uses, unless otherwise permitted by this UDC.
Fence Permit Requirements
Fences and walls are allowed in every zoning district in unincorporated Hall County, and a building permit is not required as long as the fence or wall meets the standards of UDC Sec. 8.2.2, covering height, materials and setback from the right-of-way.
Hall County Fence Permit Requirements
Few RestrictionsHall County Code of Ordinances § 8.2.2
Fences and walls are permitted in all districts. When erected in compliance with the standards of this section fences and walls do not require a building permit.
Material Restrictions
In unincorporated Hall County, residential fences and walls must be built of wood, brick, stone, decorative metal or aluminum, or split rail; barbed wire is allowed only for permitted agricultural use. Nonresidential fences must be ornamental and cannot use chain link, barbed wire, or metal mesh, and no district may fence with scrap tires, scrap metal, or fiberglass.
Hall County Fence Material Restrictions
Some RestrictionsHall County Code of Ordinances § 8.2.2.A.4
4.Design standards.a.Residential: Fences and walls in residential districts must be constructed of wood, brick, stone, decorative metal or aluminum, and split rail. Barbed wire may only be used for permitted agricultural purposes.b.Nonresidential: Fences and walls in nonresidential districts must be ornamental or decorative and must be constructed of wood, brick, stone, metal, or split rail. Th...
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