Town of Atlantic Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Atlantic Beach? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Atlantic Beach before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 7 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in required front yards source
- Distance from lot line
- Front-yard fences: minimum 2 ft from the property line; may not obstruct vision at intersections or driveways. source
- Not allowed
- Electrified fences (other than underground) and barbed/razor wire; chain link and similar materials (chicken wire, livestock fencing) prohibited in any required yard, with listed exceptions. source
- How to apply
- Call 843-663-2284 source
Still being confirmed with Atlantic Beach: Does a residential fence need a permit from the Town, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Atlantic Beach
Steps based on townofatlanticbeachsc.com — Town of AB Development Process Guide pdf
- Call Town Hall at 843-663-2284 to ask about a zoning and building permit for a fence.
- Small projects under $10,000 need a zoning application and site plan showing property lines, easements and setbacks.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 843-663-2284
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00 am-4:00 pm
- Address
- 717 30th Avenue South, Atlantic Beach, SC 29582
Contact from townofatlanticbeachsc.com — contact
Other rules to know
- Land Management Ordinance Sec. 5.3.621 does not state whether a fence needs a permit. The Town's development guide lists fences under small projects still subject to zoning and building permit review.
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 Atlantic Beach, SC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Atlantic Beach before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Land Management Ordinance Sec. 5.3.621 does not state whether a fence needs a permit. The Town's development guide lists fences under small projects still subject to zoning and building permit review.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Atlantic Beach?
Side and rear yards: 7 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in required front yards.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Atlantic Beach?
Front-yard fences: minimum 2 ft from the property line; may not obstruct vision at intersections or driveways.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Atlantic Beach?
Call Town Hall at 843-663-2284 to ask about a zoning and building permit for a fence. Small projects under $10,000 need a zoning application and site plan showing property lines, easements and setbacks. 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 Atlantic Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Atlantic Beach?
Town Hall. Phone 843-663-2284, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Atlantic Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Management Ordinance Sec. 5.3.621 Fences, Walls, and Retaining Walls
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