Town of James Island fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of James Island? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of James Island 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 the Town of James Island (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft in rear setback source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in front or street-side setback (chain link up to 6 ft) source
- Corner lots
- Vision clearance triangle 15 ft along driveway and roadway; nothing may block view 3 to 10 ft above grade source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences, walls and hedges may be placed within required setbacks, subject to the height limits. source
- How to apply
- Call (843) 795-4141 source
Still being confirmed with James Island: Does a residential fence require a building or zoning permit in the Town of James Island?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of James Island
Steps based on jamesislandsc.us — 58
- Call or email Town Hall to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- If a permit is needed, register for a Community Core account through the Town's building permit page and apply there.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- (843) 795-4141
- [email protected]
- Address
- 1122 Dills Bluff Rd., James Island, SC 29412
Contact from jamesislandsc.us — 58
Other rules to know
- As of May 1, 2026 the Town handles new building permits and inspections through SAFEbuilt; first-time applicants register for a Community Core account via the Town's link.
- The code text reviewed does not say whether a fence needs a 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 Town of James Island, SC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of James Island before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The code text reviewed does not say whether a fence needs a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of James Island?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft in rear setback. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in front or street-side setback (chain link up to 6 ft). Corner lots: Vision clearance triangle 15 ft along driveway and roadway; nothing may block view 3 to 10 ft above grade.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of James Island?
Fences, walls and hedges may be placed within required setbacks, subject to the height limits.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of James Island?
Call or email Town Hall to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. If a permit is needed, register for a Community Core account through the Town's building permit page and apply there. 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 James Island (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of James Island?
Town Hall. Phone (843) 795-4141, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of James Island's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town Code Sec. 153.066 (dimensional standards, fences and walls)
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