Gwinnett County, GA Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)

Any fence which extends into the required front yard on property less than 3 acres in area shall be constructed of brick, stone, wood, wrought iron, or split rail.B.No wall or fence constructed of woven wire or metal fabric (chain link, hog wire or barbed wire) shall extend into a front yard. Woven wire or metal fabric fences may extend into a front yard when property contains a minimum of 3 acres and is used for agricultural purposes.C.Electric and barbed wire fences shall be prohibited except on lots which meet or exceed the minimum requirements for raising and keeping of livestock (3 acres) or industrially zoned properties.D.Exposed concrete blocks, tires, scrap metal, sheet metal, plastic/fiberglass sheeting, vinyl siding or fabric, plywood, pallet material, junk or other discarded items shall be prohibited as fence material.E.Posts shall be anchored in concrete and for privacy fencing shall face inward to the subject property.F.Temporary chain link security fences up to 8 ft. in height may be erected to surround a non-single-family residential property up to 30 days prior and 30 days following completion of demolition, rehabilitation, or new construction.