Unincorporated Berkeley County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Berkeley County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Berkeley County 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 Unincorporated Berkeley County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Berkeley County: What are the fence height and setback limits for unincorporated Berkeley County, and how is a fence permit submitted?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Berkeley County
- Call Berkeley County Permitting ((843) 719-4292) to confirm what a fence permit requires and how to submit.
- Pay the $25.00 administrative fee at submission.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $25.00 administrative fee at submission, non-refundable
- Inspections
- Inspection requests made before 10 am get next-day inspections
Who to contact
Hank Jackson
Chief Building Official
- Phone
- (843) 719-4292
- [email protected]
- Hours
- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
- Address
- PO Box 6122, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Contact from build.berkeleycountysc.gov — index
What to submit
- Permit application
- $25.00 administrative fee
Other rules to know
- County Permitting page lists fence permits and a $25.00 administrative fee; it describes structural plans prepared by a licensed SC architect/engineer, which may not apply to a simple residential fence - confirm.
- Fence heights and setbacks for unincorporated areas were not found.
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 Unincorporated Berkeley County, SC?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Berkeley County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Berkeley County?
Call Berkeley County Permitting ((843) 719-4292) to confirm what a fence permit requires and how to submit. Pay the $25.00 administrative fee at submission. 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 Unincorporated Berkeley County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Berkeley County?
Hank Jackson, Chief Building Official. Phone (843) 719-4292, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Berkeley County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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