Town of Batesburg-Leesville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Batesburg-Leesville? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Batesburg-Leesville 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
- Up to 8 ft permitted outright (Sec. 6-7.2) source
- Front (street) yard
- Fence or wall over 30 inches that substantially impedes vision not allowed in a required front yard (Sec. 6-7.2, 6-7.5) source
- Corner lots
- No obstruction to vision between about 2.5 and 10 ft above street grade within 20 ft of the corner in residential districts (Sec. 6-8) source
- How to apply
- Call 803-532-4601
Still being confirmed with Batesburg-Leesville: Does a fence 6 ft or under need any permit or zoning approval?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Batesburg-Leesville
- Call the Permit Coordinator (803-532-4601) to confirm what is needed for your fence.
- Fences over 6 ft (excluding cyclone) need a building permit; owner-builders complete the Owner Acknowledgment Form.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 803-532-4601
Other rules to know
- No fence over 6 ft within 6 ft of a neighbor's residential structure (Sec. 6-7.2).
- Fence must be consistent with the Lexington County Stormwater Management Ordinance (Sec. 6-7.11).
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 Batesburg-Leesville, SC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Batesburg-Leesville before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Batesburg-Leesville?
Side and rear yards: Up to 8 ft permitted outright (Sec. 6-7.2). Front (street) yard: Fence or wall over 30 inches that substantially impedes vision not allowed in a required front yard (Sec. 6-7.2, 6-7.5). Corner lots: No obstruction to vision between about 2.5 and 10 ft above street grade within 20 ft of the corner in residential districts (Sec. 6-8).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Batesburg-Leesville?
Call the Permit Coordinator (803-532-4601) to confirm what is needed for your fence. Fences over 6 ft (excluding cyclone) need a building permit; owner-builders complete the Owner Acknowledgment Form. 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 Batesburg-Leesville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Batesburg-Leesville?
Permit Coordinator. Phone 803-532-4601.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Batesburg-Leesville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Art. 6 Sec. 6-7 Fences and walls (zoneomics mirror)
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