Fence Company in Buford, GA

Who installs fences in Buford, GA? Forsyth Fence installs fences in Buford, GA, with aluminum fencing a natural fit for the city's ordinance alongside wood privacy, vinyl, chain-link, pool, pet, decorative, and ranch rail styles. We're a locally and family owned, fully insured company, every installation carries a 7-year workmanship warranty, and we handle the HOA approval paperwork for neighborhoods that require it.

Last checked: October 2026. Fence rules change, so confirm with the office that covers your address before you build.

How fence rules work in Buford

Buford sits mostly in Gwinnett County, with a northern sliver in Hall County, but fences inside the city are governed by the City of Buford's zoning ordinance. Article VII, Section 700 of that ordinance, dated 2025, is unusually specific about residential fences.

It says front-yard fences must be permitted by the Director of Planning and Development, and that corner lots are treated as two front yards. Fences must be set back at least 20 feet from the public right-of-way, a distance the Director can reduce by up to 10 feet when the right-of-way is under 40 feet and a Georgia-registered engineer documents that sight lines are preserved. No wall or fence may exceed 6 feet in a front or side yard, and the minimum height is 4 feet.

The ordinance also calls for fences of ornamental or decorative aluminized metal in a wrought-iron picket style, black in color, and says no wood, woven wire, or metal fabric is allowed under that section. Barbed wire and electric fences aren't allowed, and screening is to be accomplished with landscaping. The text doesn't spell out every side-yard and rear-yard case, so ask Planning and Development how your yard is treated before you choose a material for privacy.

What to check before you build in Buford

Ask Planning and Development whether your yard is a front, side, rear, or corner-lot yard, since corner lots count as two front yards.
Plan the 20-foot setback from the public right-of-way into your layout.
If you need privacy, ask what the city allows in side and rear yards before choosing wood.
Check HOA guidelines. We handle the HOA approval paperwork.

Fence types for Buford homes

Aluminum Fencing: Black ornamental aluminum matches what Buford's ordinance describes.
Pool Fencing: Barriers around pools, built to local requirements.
Wood Privacy Fencing: Privacy fencing only where the city confirms it's allowed.

We also install other fence types, and you can request a free written estimate for your Buford property.

Buford fence questions

What fence materials does Buford allow?

Buford's zoning ordinance describes ornamental or decorative aluminized metal fencing in a wrought-iron picket style, black in color, and says no wood, woven wire, or metal fabric is allowed under that section. Confirm how it applies to your yard with Planning and Development.

Can I put a wood privacy fence in my Buford front yard?

The ordinance says front-yard fences must be permitted by the Director of Planning and Development and lists ornamental metal as the allowed style, with wood excluded. A solid wood fence in a front yard isn't something to plan on without city approval.

Does a corner lot count as two front yards in Buford?

Yes, under the ordinance corner lots are interpreted as two front yards, which affects both the setback and the allowed fence style on the street-facing side.

How far from the street does a fence need to be in Buford?

The ordinance calls for a setback of at least 20 feet from the public right-of-way, which the Director can reduce by up to 10 feet if the right-of-way is under 40 feet and an engineer shows sight lines are preserved.

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Where to check the rules yourself

This page summarizes public information from the city, county, and agency pages linked above, as of October 2026. It is general information, not legal advice, and the office that covers your property has the final word.