City of Myrtle Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Myrtle Beach? Yes. The City of Myrtle Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Call 843-918-1164 source
Still being confirmed with Myrtle Beach: Does the City's fence permit packet set a maximum height and setback for residential fences, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Myrtle Beach
- Get the 'Fence Permit Application and Requirements' form from the City's Applications, Documents & Forms page.
- Call Construction Services at 843-918-1111 (or residential permits staff at 843-918-1164) to confirm how to submit it and what to attach.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Amy Carter
Residential Permits/Plans Expeditor
- Phone
- 843-918-1164
- [email protected]
- Address
- City of Myrtle Beach, P.O. Box 2468, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
Contact from cityofmyrtlebeach.com — construction services department
What to submit
Other rules to know
- The City's Documents Center lists a 'Fence Permit Application and Requirements' form under Permits & Construction Services. The form itself could not be opened, so heights, setbacks and fee are not recorded.
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 Myrtle Beach, SC?
Yes. The City of Myrtle Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Myrtle Beach?
Get the 'Fence Permit Application and Requirements' form from the City's Applications, Documents & Forms page. Call Construction Services at 843-918-1111 (or residential permits staff at 843-918-1164) to confirm how to submit it and what to attach. 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 Myrtle Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Myrtle Beach?
Amy Carter, Residential Permits/Plans Expeditor. Phone 843-918-1164, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Myrtle Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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