Town of Surfside Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Surfside Beach? Yes. The Town of Surfside Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in any front yard, open design only (no solid fences) source
- Corner lots
- No fence, wall or shrubbery between 3 ft and 10 ft high within 20 ft of an intersection (except C-2) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may occupy required side and rear setbacks. Never in a right-of-way, easement or Town property. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed tape, razor wire, barbed wire; above-ground electric fences; solid walls (retaining walls for stormwater excepted). source
- How to apply
- Call 843-913-6341 source
Still being confirmed with Surfside Beach: What is the fee, and how is a fence permit submitted (email, in person)?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Surfside Beach
- Call Planning, Building & Zoning at 843-913-6341 to confirm which permit form to use for a fence and how to submit it.
- Complete the Town's Building Permit Application (the form lists lot, block, flood zone and scope of work).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Planning, Building & Zoning Department
- Phone
- 843-913-6341
- Address
- 210 US Hwy. 17 South, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Contact from surfsidebeach.org — 1246
What to submit
Other rules to know
- Sec. 17-409(1)(a): a permit must be obtained for the construction of any fence.
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 Surfside Beach, SC?
Yes. The Town of Surfside Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Surfside Beach?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in any front yard, open design only (no solid fences). Corner lots: No fence, wall or shrubbery between 3 ft and 10 ft high within 20 ft of an intersection (except C-2).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Surfside Beach?
Fences may occupy required side and rear setbacks. Never in a right-of-way, easement or Town property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Surfside Beach?
Call Planning, Building & Zoning at 843-913-6341 to confirm which permit form to use for a fence and how to submit it. Complete the Town's Building Permit Application (the form lists lot, block, flood zone and scope of work). 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 Surfside 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 Surfside Beach?
Planning, Building & Zoning Department. Phone 843-913-6341.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Surfside Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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