Unincorporated Cherokee County fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Cherokee County? No. Unincorporated Cherokee County does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against Unincorporated Cherokee County's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Fee
- $50.00 (only for fences over 7 ft) source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft along rear property lines source
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft next to a public road right-of-way within the required residential setback source
- Corner lots
- No obstruction between 3 and 15 ft high within 25 ft of a street intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- Not in a public or future street right-of-way; the County recommends at least 6 inches off the property line. source
- How to apply
- Call 770-721-7810 source
How to build within the rules in the Unincorporated Cherokee County
Steps based on cherokeecountyga.gov — Fence Permit
- Fences 7 ft or lower need no permit; keep them 8 ft or lower on side and rear lines and 6 ft or lower next to a road within the setback.
- For a fence over 7 ft, submit the fence application with engineered drawings and a site plan to the Development Service Center and pay $50 (check or card).
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $50.00 by check or card
Who to contact
Shannon Griffith
Development Service Center Manager
- Phone
- 770-721-7810
Contact from cherokeecountyga.gov — Fence Permit
What to submit
- Fence permit application (fences over 7 ft)
- Engineered drawings for the fence
- Site plan showing property lines, existing structures, easements and the fence location
Other rules to know
- A fence permit is required only when a fence will exceed 7 ft (new, replacement or modified).
- The Development Service Center stopped accepting cash on January 1, 2026.
Before you dig
Call 811 before digging post holes so underground utility lines are marked. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the Unincorporated Cherokee County, GA?
No. Unincorporated Cherokee County does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
How tall can a fence be in the Unincorporated Cherokee County?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft along rear property lines. Front (street) yard: 6 ft next to a public road right-of-way within the required residential setback. Corner lots: No obstruction between 3 and 15 ft high within 25 ft of a street intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Unincorporated Cherokee County?
Not in a public or future street right-of-way; the County recommends at least 6 inches off the property line.
How much is a fence permit in the Unincorporated Cherokee County?
$50.00 (only for fences over 7 ft).
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Cherokee County?
Shannon Griffith, Development Service Center Manager. Phone 770-721-7810.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Cherokee County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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