In Jonesboro, barbed wire, razor wire and similar materials are prohibited in all zoning districts except approved M-1 light industrial (Sec. 86-264). In unincorporated Clayton County, electric fences are allowed only under IEC safety standards (Sec. 6.49), and fences must be finished on the outward-facing side.
The City of Jonesboro's Sec. 86-264(c) prohibits barbed wire, razor wire or similar fencing materials in all zoning districts, allowing them only in M-1 light industrial districts with code enforcement officer approval. In unincorporated Clayton County, Sec. 6.30 requires fences with a finished side to face it outward, and Sec. 6.49 permits electric fences only when built to International Electro-technical Commission (IEC) Standard 60335-2-76, energized by a solar-charged 12-volt battery. Fences in M-1 and M-2 industrial districts are exempt from the county's material and height rules. Confirm any barbed-wire or electrified fencing with the county or city before installing it.
Installing prohibited barbed or razor wire in a residential district, or a non-conforming electric fence, is a code violation. The city or county can order removal and issue fines until the material complies.
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