Town of Awendaw fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Awendaw? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Awendaw 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
- 7 ft in other setbacks (must also meet screening and buffering requirements) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in front setback source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences, walls and hedges may be built within any required setback or along the lot edge (Sec. 153.181). Vision clearance standards in Sec. 153.182. source
- How to apply
- Call 843.928.4204
Still being confirmed with Awendaw: Does a residential fence need a zoning permit in Awendaw?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Awendaw
- Call the Awendaw Planning Department (843.928.4204) to confirm whether your fence needs a zoning permit.
- If so, submit the zoning permit application, site plan, affidavit and action statement by email or at Town Hall, with the fee.
- Take the issued zoning permit to Charleston County Building Inspection Services if a building permit is needed.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 843.928.4204
- [email protected]
What to submit
- Zoning permit application
- Site plan drawn to scale on the plat showing setbacks
- Affidavit of Ownership
- Action Statement
- Permit fee (check to Town of Awendaw or cash)
Other rules to know
- The Town Planning FAQ says a zoning permit is required for building, renovating or removing trees but does not list fences; call to confirm.
- The Town does not issue building permits; after a zoning permit, take it to Charleston County Building Inspection Services.
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 Awendaw, SC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Awendaw before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Awendaw?
Side and rear yards: 7 ft in other setbacks (must also meet screening and buffering requirements). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in front setback.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Awendaw?
Fences, walls and hedges may be built within any required setback or along the lot edge (Sec. 153.181). Vision clearance standards in Sec. 153.182.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Awendaw?
Call the Awendaw Planning Department (843.928.4204) to confirm whether your fence needs a zoning permit. If so, submit the zoning permit application, site plan, affidavit and action statement by email or at Town Hall, with the fee. Take the issued zoning permit to Charleston County Building Inspection Services if a building permit is needed. 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 Awendaw (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Awendaw?
Awendaw Planning Department. Phone 843.928.4204, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Awendaw's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town Code Sec. 153.181 Fences and projections into required setbacks
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