Town of Sullivan's Island fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Sullivan's Island? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Sullivan's 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 Sullivan's Island (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call 843-883-5732 source
Still being confirmed with Sullivan's Island: Does a residential fence need a building permit, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Sullivan's Island
Steps based on sullivansisland.sc.gov — sullivans island permit requirements
- Contact the Building Department to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- Apply for a building permit online through the Town Building Department webpage.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Max Wurthmann
Building Official
- Phone
- 843-883-5732
- [email protected]
- Address
- 2056 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
Contact from sullivansisland.sc.gov — sullivans island permit requirements
Other rules to know
- Town permit page says a permit may be required for work including 'fences, etc.'; it gives no fence height limits.
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 Sullivan's Island, SC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Sullivan's Island before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Sullivan's Island?
Contact the Building Department to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. Apply for a building permit online through the Town Building Department webpage. 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 Sullivan's 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 Sullivan's Island?
Max Wurthmann, Building Official. Phone 843-883-5732, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Sullivan's Island's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Work for the Town of Sullivan's Island? Help us keep this right
If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.