City of Isle of Palms fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Isle of Palms? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Isle of Palms before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft maximum in special flood zones (V/A) in residential districts source
- Distance from lot line
- Sec. 5-4-12(j): no fence, wall or shrubbery may obstruct road traffic vision. source
- Not allowed
- V-zone: masonry or heavy lumber (over 4x4 in.) may not be used; fences may not impede free flow of water. A-zone: masonry/heavy lumber fences need hydrostatic openings. source
- How to apply
- Call 843-886-9912 source
Still being confirmed with Isle of Palms: Does a residential fence need a building permit, and what is the height limit outside flood zones?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Isle of Palms
- Call the Building Department (843-886-9912) to confirm permit requirements for a fence.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Douglas Kerr
Building Department
- Phone
- 843-886-9912
- [email protected]
Contact from isleofpalms.gov — 1410
Other rules to know
- Zoning review is done together with the building permit review; the zoning administrator is in the building department.
- Pages reviewed do not say whether a 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 Isle of Palms, SC?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Isle of Palms before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Isle of Palms?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft maximum in special flood zones (V/A) in residential districts.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Isle of Palms?
Sec. 5-4-12(j): no fence, wall or shrubbery may obstruct road traffic vision.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Isle of Palms?
Call the Building Department (843-886-9912) to confirm permit requirements for a fence. 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 Isle of Palms (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Isle of Palms?
Douglas Kerr, Building Department. Phone 843-886-9912, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Isle of Palms's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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