City of North Myrtle Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of North Myrtle Beach? Not confirmed. Contact the City of North Myrtle Beach before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Corner lots
- Nothing over 2.5 ft above the curb where it blocks visibility at intersections (Sec. 23-108) source
- Not allowed
- In the Coastal Protection Overlay Zone, fences and walls are prohibited in required side yards except fences no higher than 3 ft with posts at least 8 ft apart, pool fences (5-ft setback, max 4 ft, max 50% opaque, aluminum or PVC), and sand fencing. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with North Myrtle Beach: Does a residential fence need a permit in North Myrtle Beach, and what are the general height limits outside the Coastal Protection Overlay?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of North Myrtle Beach
- Call Planning & Development at 843-280-5560 to ask whether your fence needs a permit and which zoning rules apply.
- If a permit is needed, apply through the City's online permit portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Ben Caldwell, AICP
Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- 843-280-5560
- [email protected]
- Address
- 1018 Second Avenue S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Contact from nmb.us — Planning Development
Other rules to know
- The ordinance excerpt reviewed (Sec. 23-107) does not state general fence heights or 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 City of North Myrtle Beach, SC?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of North Myrtle Beach before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The ordinance excerpt reviewed (Sec. 23-107) does not state general fence heights or whether a fence needs a permit.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of North Myrtle Beach?
Call Planning & Development at 843-280-5560 to ask whether your fence needs a permit and which zoning rules apply. If a permit is needed, apply through the City's online permit portal. 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 North 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 North Myrtle Beach?
Ben Caldwell, AICP, Zoning Administrator. Phone 843-280-5560, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of North Myrtle Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 23-107 (accessory buildings and uses, fences and walls)
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