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Charleston County, South Carolina

Town of Hollywood fence rules

Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Hollywood? No. The Town of Hollywood does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.

At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against the Town of Hollywood's rules before you build. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required
No (typical residential fence) source
How to apply
Call 843-889-3222

Still being confirmed with Hollywood: Does a fence taller than 6 ft need a permit, and what are the zoning height limits?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to build within the rules in the Town of Hollywood

Steps based on townofhollywood.org — frequently asked questions

  1. If your fence is 6 ft or under, no Town permit is required per the Town FAQ.
  2. For a taller fence, call Town Hall (843-889-3222) to confirm what is required.
  3. Call 811 before digging.

Who to contact

Phone
843-889-3222
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm

Other rules to know

  • Town FAQ: fences at or under 6 feet tall do not require a permit; the page does not say whether taller fences need one.
  • Building/zoning permit applications can be submitted electronically through the Town of Hollywood Permits link; other forms are submitted to Town Hall with fees.

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 Hollywood, SC?

No. The Town of Hollywood does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Hollywood?

Town Hall. Phone 843-889-3222.

Sources

Summarized from the Town of Hollywood's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. townofhollywood.org — frequently asked questions

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