Town of Chapin fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Chapin? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Chapin before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- Privacy fences min 6 ft, max 10 ft (UDO 3.8.6(i)(2)) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft max in front or street-side setback (UDO 3.8.6(i)(1)) source
- Corner lots
- Street-side setback 4 ft max; sight triangles kept clear source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences and garden walls may encroach into required setbacks (UDO 3.8.6(i)). source
- Good side faces
- Support posts go on the inside of the fence (UDO 3.8.6(i)).
- How to apply
- Call 803-575-8501
Still being confirmed with Chapin: Does a residential fence need the Town's zoning permit, and are any materials prohibited (UDO Art. 6)?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Chapin
- Call or email Planning & Zoning Manager Reid Radtke to confirm which application your fence needs.
- The Town's Forms & Permitting page lists a Zoning Permit Application for altered structures.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Reid Radtke
Planning & Zoning Manager
- Phone
- 803-575-8501
- [email protected]
Contact from chapinsc.com — Permits
Other rules to know
- Design and material standards are in UDO Article 6 (not reviewed).
- Town main number 803-345-2444.
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 Chapin, SC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Chapin before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Chapin?
Side and rear yards: Privacy fences min 6 ft, max 10 ft (UDO 3.8.6(i)(2)). Front (street) yard: 4 ft max in front or street-side setback (UDO 3.8.6(i)(1)). Corner lots: Street-side setback 4 ft max; sight triangles kept clear.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Chapin?
Fences and garden walls may encroach into required setbacks (UDO 3.8.6(i)).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Chapin?
Support posts go on the inside of the fence (UDO 3.8.6(i)).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Chapin?
Call or email Planning & Zoning Manager Reid Radtke to confirm which application your fence needs. The Town's Forms & Permitting page lists a Zoning Permit Application for altered structures. 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 Chapin (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Chapin?
Reid Radtke, Planning & Zoning Manager. Phone 803-575-8501, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Chapin's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Unified Zoning and Development Ordinance Sec. 3.8.6(i) Fences and Garden Walls
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