Unincorporated Charleston County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Charleston County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Charleston County 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 Unincorporated Charleston County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 843-202-6930 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Charleston County: Does a fence in unincorporated Charleston County need a zoning permit, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Charleston County
- Call Charleston County Building Services (843-202-6930) to ask whether a fence needs a zoning or building permit.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 843-202-6930
Contact from townofhollywood.org — frequently asked questions
Other rules to know
- Charleston County website blocked automated access, so county zoning and fence rules could not be read.
- The Town of Hollywood FAQ lists Charleston County Building Services at 843-202-6930 for inspections; Awendaw says the County Building Inspection Services issues building permits.
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 Unincorporated Charleston County, SC?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Charleston County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Charleston County?
Call Charleston County Building Services (843-202-6930) to ask whether a fence needs a zoning or building permit. 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 Unincorporated Charleston County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Charleston County?
Charleston County Building Services. Phone 843-202-6930.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Charleston County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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