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Paulding County, GA Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Zoning Height Cap
None countywide
Section
UDO Sec. 240-160
Sight Triangle
3 ft within 15 ft
HOA Covenants
Often stricter

Summary

Paulding County's zoning code sets no general residential fence-height limit. UDO Section 240-160 regulates only corner sight-triangles: nothing over three feet within 15 feet of a street intersection. Building permits apply above seven feet.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Paulding County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

In all zoning districts, no fence, structure, planting, or other obstruction (above a height of three feet) shall be maintained within 15 feet of the intersection of the right-of-way lines extended of two streets, or of a street intersection with a railroad right-of-way.

Source: Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.)View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 35).

Full Breakdown

Paulding County zones its unincorporated land under the Unified Development Ordinance, but the only fence rule in UDO Section 240-160 is a corner-visibility standard, not a height cap. A homeowner may build a six- or eight-foot privacy fence in a rear or side yard without violating any zoning height limit. The one hard restriction: no fence, wall, planting, or obstruction over three feet may sit within 15 feet of where two street rights-of-way meet, protecting driver sight lines. Recorded HOA covenants in Dallas and Hiram subdivisions routinely impose their own height and style caps that bind each lot by contract.

Violations & Fines

A fence blocking the corner sight-triangle draws a Community Development correction order to lower or remove it. There is no zoning height violation for a tall backyard fence. HOA height breaches are enforced in civil court.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall can my fence be in Paulding County?
The county zoning code sets no height limit on residential fences. You may build a tall privacy fence in the rear or side yard, subject only to corner sight-triangle rules and any HOA covenants.
What is the corner sight-triangle rule?
Under UDO Section 240-160, no fence or obstruction over three feet may stand within 15 feet of a street intersection, keeping driver visibility clear.

Sources & Official References

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