Augusta Fence and Corner Lot Permit Guide
Augusta residential fence rules limit height by yard location and add corner-lot visibility limits for fences, hedges, bushes, and other obstructions.
Fence and Corner Lot Rules
Augusta, Georgia
April 26, 2026
Permit takeaway
Augusta fence guidance says residential fences, latticework screens, or walls in required side or rear yards may not exceed six feet, while required front-yard fences are limited to four feet.
Zoning and placement
Corner lots must maintain intersection visibility, and construction, fences, hedges, bushes, or other obstructions over three feet are restricted within the specified visibility triangle.
Building and trade review
Fence projects may also intersect with plot-plan, zoning, driveway, easement, and permit-card requirements depending on scope and location.
Call before applying when
Call before building if the fence is in a front yard, side yard facing a street, corner lot, near an intersection, close to a driveway, or taller than typical residential limits.
Documents to prepare
- Fence height
- Fence location
- Corner lot status
- Property line and street relationship
- Visibility-triangle notes
Inspection planning
- Confirm yard classification
- Check corner visibility before installation
- Apply if required for the scope
- Keep zoning approval records
Official sources
This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.