Town of St. Stephen fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of St. Stephen? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of St. Stephen before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of St. Stephen (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Mail source
Still being confirmed with St. Stephen: Does a residential fence require a permit in St. Stephen, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of St. Stephen
Steps based on ststephensc.gov — building and code enforcement
- Complete the online permit application linked on the Town Building and Code Enforcement page.
- Pay through the St. Stephen Online Payment Portal, or mail a check or money order (no cash) to Town Hall.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Hank Jackson
Chief Building Official
- [email protected]
- Address
- 124 Hood Street, St. Stephen, SC 29479
Contact from ststephensc.gov — building and code enforcement
Other rules to know
- The Town Building and Code Enforcement page lists 'Fence' among the permits issued; no fence requirements, fees or setbacks are given there. The linked zoning ordinance PDF may cover fence standards.
- Permits are applied for with the online permit application and paid through the St. Stephen Online Payment Portal, or by check or money order (no cash) mailed to Town Hall.
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 Town of St. Stephen, SC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of St. Stephen before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of St. Stephen?
Complete the online permit application linked on the Town Building and Code Enforcement page. Pay through the St. Stephen Online Payment Portal, or mail a check or money order (no cash) to Town Hall. 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 Town of St. Stephen (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of St. Stephen?
Hank Jackson, Chief Building Official. email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of St. Stephen's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.