City of Folly Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Folly Beach? Yes. The City of Folly Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft maximum in residential districts (measured from existing grade) source
- Corner lots
- Must meet sight-triangle standards (Sec. 167.01-04(C)(6)) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may sit on property lines between private parcels; prohibited in utility easements; must not block natural drainage; fences over 2.5 ft within 20 ft of a right-of-way need evergreen shrubs. source
- Good side faces
- More finished side faces outward. source
- Not allowed
- Chain link and metal-slat fences in residential front yards; barbed wire and above-ground electrified fences in all districts. source
- How to apply
- Call (843) 588-2447 source
Still being confirmed with Folly Beach: Is there an online portal or a form for fence permits, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Folly Beach
Steps based on codelibrary.amlegal.com — Municipal code: 0 0 0 24204
- Call the City (843-588-2447) or check the Building & Permits page for the current application process.
- Applicant must be the owner/primary resident or an SC-licensed contractor.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- (843) 588-2447
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Address
- 21 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Contact from cityoffollybeach.com — building forms permits inspections
Other rules to know
- Local code requires a permit for all construction including fences; the applicant must be the owner and primary resident or an SC-licensed contractor.
- Allowed chain link must be vinyl-coated, dark green or black.
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 Folly Beach, SC?
Yes. The City of Folly Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Folly Beach?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 6 ft maximum in residential districts (measured from existing grade). Corner lots: Must meet sight-triangle standards (Sec. 167.01-04(C)(6)).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Folly Beach?
Fences may sit on property lines between private parcels; prohibited in utility easements; must not block natural drainage; fences over 2.5 ft within 20 ft of a right-of-way need evergreen shrubs.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Folly Beach?
More finished side faces outward.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Folly Beach?
Call the City (843-588-2447) or check the Building & Permits page for the current application process. Applicant must be the owner/primary resident or an SC-licensed contractor. 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 Folly Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Folly Beach?
City Hall / Building & Permits. Phone (843) 588-2447.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Folly Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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