City of Hanahan fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Hanahan? Yes. The City of Hanahan requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Hanahan (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft maximum (8 ft where the yard abuts an intercity arterial highway with four or more travel lanes) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft maximum in front yard for residential uses (unless higher screening is required) source
- Not allowed
- Barbed and razor wire; chain link only in side and rear yards. source
- How to apply
- Call (843) 576-5259 source
Still being confirmed with Hanahan: How is a fence zoning review submitted (portal, email or in person) and is there a fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Hanahan
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- Call Building & Codes ((843) 576-5259) to ask how to submit your fence for zoning review.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- (843) 576-5259
- Address
- City Hall, 1255 Yeamans Hall Road, Hanahan, SC 29410
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Other rules to know
- City FAQ: a zoning review (zoning permit) is required for a privacy fence to ensure it complies with the zoning ordinance.
- Section 9.5 does not specify fence setbacks.
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 Hanahan, SC?
Yes. The City of Hanahan requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Hanahan?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft maximum (8 ft where the yard abuts an intercity arterial highway with four or more travel lanes). Front (street) yard: 4 ft maximum in front yard for residential uses (unless higher screening is required).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Hanahan?
Call Building & Codes ((843) 576-5259) to ask how to submit your fence for zoning review. 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 Hanahan (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Hanahan?
Building & Codes. Phone (843) 576-5259.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Hanahan's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning and Land Development Code Sec. 9.5 Fence and Wall Standards
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