City of Cayce fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Cayce? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Cayce 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
- 8 ft (Sec. 5.6-3(7)) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in required front yard or in front of the principal use (Sec. 5.6-3(7)) source
- Corner lots
- No fence between 2.5 and 10 ft high in the visibility triangle, 15 ft along each street line (Sec. 5.5) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may be erected in any required yard or along the property line (Sec. 5.2(5)). source
- How to apply
- Call 803-550-9504
Still being confirmed with Cayce: Is a zoning or fence permit needed for fences 7 ft or under, and has the zoning ordinance (Sec. 5.6-3) changed under the 2026 UDO update?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Cayce
- Call Planning & Zoning (803-550-9504) to confirm whether your fence needs a zoning approval.
- If the fence is over 7 ft, a building permit is required (see Building Services).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 803-550-9504
Other rules to know
- Building Services lists fencing over 7 ft (excluding cyclone) as needing a building permit; fences under 7 ft are not listed.
- Taller than 8 ft needs a BZA variance.
- The city is drafting a new Unified Development Ordinance (2026); rules may change.
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 Cayce, SC?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Cayce before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Cayce?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft (Sec. 5.6-3(7)). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in required front yard or in front of the principal use (Sec. 5.6-3(7)). Corner lots: No fence between 2.5 and 10 ft high in the visibility triangle, 15 ft along each street line (Sec. 5.5).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Cayce?
Fences may be erected in any required yard or along the property line (Sec. 5.2(5)).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Cayce?
Call Planning & Zoning (803-550-9504) to confirm whether your fence needs a zoning approval. If the fence is over 7 ft, a building permit is required (see Building Services). 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 Cayce (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Cayce?
Planning & Zoning Administrator. Phone 803-550-9504.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Cayce's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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