Town of Briarcliffe Acres fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Briarcliffe Acres? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Briarcliffe Acres 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
- 6 ft (8 ft along the northeastern, southwestern and US-17 perimeters) source
- Front (street) yard
- Front yard: wooden split-rail only up to 36 in (posts to 42 in); all other front-yard fences need planning commission approval source
- Corner lots
- No fence may impede drivers' visibility source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces out from the property. source
- Not allowed
- Exposed electric fencing; metal or other hazardous materials within 30 ft of an oceanfront/swash property line. source
- How to apply
- Call 843-272-8863 source
Still being confirmed with Briarcliffe Acres: Does a 6-ft-or-lower side/rear fence need any permit, and how do you apply?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Briarcliffe Acres
- Call Town Hall at 843-272-8863 to ask how to get a permit or planning commission approval for your fence.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 843-272-8863
- [email protected]
- Address
- 121 North Gate Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Contact from townofbriarcliffe.us — contact
Other rules to know
- Fences or walls over 6 ft require a building permit. Oceanfront fences need design/material review and a town council permit.
- Animal enclosures: max 8 ft, rear yard only, 10 ft from property lines.
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 Briarcliffe Acres, SC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Briarcliffe Acres before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Briarcliffe Acres?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (8 ft along the northeastern, southwestern and US-17 perimeters). Front (street) yard: Front yard: wooden split-rail only up to 36 in (posts to 42 in); all other front-yard fences need planning commission approval. Corner lots: No fence may impede drivers' visibility.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Briarcliffe Acres?
Finished side faces out from the property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Briarcliffe Acres?
Call Town Hall at 843-272-8863 to ask how to get a permit or planning commission approval for your fence. 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 Briarcliffe Acres (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Briarcliffe Acres?
Town Hall. Phone 843-272-8863, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Briarcliffe Acres's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Code Sec. 32-29 Fences and walls
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