Augusta-Richmond County, GA Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Side/rear yard fence max
- 6 feet
- Front yard fence max
- 4 feet
- Corner sight-triangle limit
- 3 feet
- Governing zone
- R-1 One-Family Residential
- Max penalty
- $500 fine, 60 days jail
Summary
Augusta-Richmond County limits residential fences to six feet in side and rear yards and four feet in front yards under the R-1 zoning standards, with tighter limits near street corners.
A fence, latticework screen or wall in a required side or rear yard shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. A fence, latticework screen or wall located in a required front yard shall be limited to four (4) feet in height. Any fence, wall, or landscape feature located at the corner of intersecting streets described in Section 3-6 of this Ordinance shall be subject to additional restrictions discussed in that subsection.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Recodification).
Full Breakdown
The Augusta-Richmond County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance caps residential fences, latticework screens, and walls in the R-1 One-Family Residential zone, the baseline standard R-1A, R-1B, and R-1C also import, at six feet in required side or rear yards and four feet in required front yards. Corner lots face an added limit: no fence, hedge, or obstruction over three feet is allowed within the sight-visibility triangle at a street intersection. Zone A agricultural lots get a taller eight-foot allowance. The rule covers Augusta-Richmond County; Blythe and Hephzibah keep separate municipal codes.
Violations & Fines
Violating the zoning ordinance, including an oversized fence, is a misdemeanor: up to a $500 fine and 60 days in jail, tried in Magistrate's Court and enforced by the Chief Building Official.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall can a fence be in my Augusta-Richmond County front yard?
Are corner-lot fences restricted further?
Does this fence rule apply countywide?
Sources & Official References
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