Town of Lexington fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Lexington? Yes. The Town of Lexington requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Lexington (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Email, mail, in person source
Still being confirmed with Lexington: Does the Town's zoning ordinance set fence height or setback limits, and what is the permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Lexington
Steps based on lexsc.gov — Application for Fence PDF
- Fill out the Town's Application for Fence (listed under Building on the Applications, Forms and Permits page).
- Attach a site plan showing the proposed fence location and all easements on the property.
- Email it to [email protected], or deliver or mail it to the Department of Planning and Building, 111 Maiden Lane (803-356-5938).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Kathy Vardas
Permit Tech
- Phone
- 803-356-5938
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town of Lexington Department of Planning and Building, 111 Maiden Lane, Lexington, SC
Contact from lexsc.gov — Applications Forms and Permits
What to submit
- Application for Fence
- Site plan showing fence location and all easements
- Business license application if a contractor without a current Town license pulls the permit
Other rules to know
- The form asks whether a recorded covenant on the parcel conflicts with the work.
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 Lexington, SC?
Yes. The Town of Lexington requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Lexington?
Fill out the Town's Application for Fence (listed under Building on the Applications, Forms and Permits page). Attach a site plan showing the proposed fence location and all easements on the property. Email it to [email protected], or deliver or mail it to the Department of Planning and Building, 111 Maiden Lane (803-356-5938). 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 Lexington (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Lexington?
Kathy Vardas, Permit Tech. Phone 803-356-5938, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Lexington's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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