City of Goose Creek fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Goose Creek? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Goose Creek before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft maximum for privacy fences forward of the front corner of the principal structure in residential communities source
- Corner lots
- Nothing obstructing vision 3 to 10 ft above street grade in corner clear zones (10 ft driveway/alley and street, 25 ft minor streets, 30 ft collectors, 40 ft major thoroughfares) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may be placed in any minimum required yard, subject to district height, safety and visibility limits; no fence-specific setback from property lines stated. source
- Not allowed
- For residential perimeter fencing: rope, string, barbed and/or razor wire, wire fabric, broken glass, damaged or unsafe materials. Chain link is allowed. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Goose Creek: Does a residential fence need a building permit in Goose Creek, and what are the side/rear height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Goose Creek
Steps based on goosecreeksc.gov — building permits
- Call the permit office ((843) 797-6220 ext. 1508) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- If so, apply through the City's online permit portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Michele Gallo
Permit Specialist
- Phone
- (843) 797-6220 ext. 1120
- Address
- 519 North Goose Creek Blvd, P.O. Drawer 1768, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Contact from goosecreeksc.gov — building permits
Other rules to know
- Pool enclosures must be at least 4 ft high with self-locking gates.
- The pages reviewed do not say whether a residential fence needs a building permit.
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 City of Goose Creek, SC?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Goose Creek before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Goose Creek?
Front (street) yard: 4 ft maximum for privacy fences forward of the front corner of the principal structure in residential communities. Corner lots: Nothing obstructing vision 3 to 10 ft above street grade in corner clear zones (10 ft driveway/alley and street, 25 ft minor streets, 30 ft collectors, 40 ft major thoroughfares).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Goose Creek?
Fences may be placed in any minimum required yard, subject to district height, safety and visibility limits; no fence-specific setback from property lines stated.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Goose Creek?
Call the permit office ((843) 797-6220 ext. 1508) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. If so, apply through the City's online permit portal. Call 811 before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Goose Creek (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Goose Creek?
Michele Gallo, Permit Specialist. Phone (843) 797-6220 ext. 1120.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Goose Creek's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Chapter 151, fences (C)(4)
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