City of Conway fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Conway? Yes. The City of Conway requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft (front yard) source
- Corner lots
- 6 ft with a 10-ft setback from the property line, clear of sight triangles source
- Distance from lot line
- Fence only on your own property; none in public drainage easements without Public Works approval, a recorded Disclosure Statement, and HOA approval if applicable. Corner front yards: 10 ft from property line. source
- Good side faces
- If one side is more finished, the finished side faces outward from the lot. source
- Not allowed
- Chain link not permitted in CBD zones; spite fences prohibited. Allowed: wood, vinyl, brick, stone, ornamental iron/aluminum, chain link where permitted, other materials approved by the Zoning Administrator. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, email source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Conway
Steps based on conwaysc.gov — building
- Fill out the Residential Permit Application: Accessory Structure / Fence / Swimming Pool (list fence height and material).
- Attach a scaled site plan and the signed setback/offset affidavit.
- Email the forms to [email protected] (unless staff direct otherwise), or use the BS&A Online Services portal.
- Pay the fee once the application is approved; the Construction Services Permit Fee Schedule is on the department page.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Robert Cooper
Building Official
- Phone
- 843-488-9888
- [email protected]
- Address
- 196 Laurel Street, PO Box 1075, Conway, SC 29526
Contact from conwaysc.gov — building
What to submit
- Residential Permit Application: Accessory Structure / Fence / Swimming Pool
- Scaled site plan showing the fence location and existing accessory structures
- Signed setback/offset affidavit
Other rules to know
- The City does not determine property lines.
- Pool fences also need the Residential Pool-Fence Affidavit.
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 City of Conway, SC?
Yes. The City of Conway requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Conway?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft (front yard). Corner lots: 6 ft with a 10-ft setback from the property line, clear of sight triangles.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Conway?
Fence only on your own property; none in public drainage easements without Public Works approval, a recorded Disclosure Statement, and HOA approval if applicable. Corner front yards: 10 ft from property line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Conway?
If one side is more finished, the finished side faces outward from the lot.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Conway?
Fill out the Residential Permit Application: Accessory Structure / Fence / Swimming Pool (list fence height and material). Attach a scaled site plan and the signed setback/offset affidavit. Email the forms to [email protected] (unless staff direct otherwise), or use the BS&A Online Services portal. Pay the fee once the application is approved; the Construction Services Permit Fee Schedule is on the department page. 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 City of Conway (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Conway?
Robert Cooper, Building Official. Phone 843-488-9888, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Conway's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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