Unincorporated Lexington County fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Lexington County? No. Unincorporated Lexington County does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against Unincorporated Lexington County's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- How to apply
- Call 803-785-8130 source
How to build within the rules in the Unincorporated Lexington County
- No county permit is needed for a residential fence. Check your subdivision covenants and any HOA before building.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Inspections & Permits
Building Permits office
- Phone
- 803-785-8130
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Address
- 212 South Lake Dr., Lexington, SC 29072
Contact from lex-co.sc.gov — building permits faqs
Other rules to know
- The County Zoning Office 'does not address or regulate residential fencing' (zoning FAQ).
- County building permit FAQ lists 'Fences' among items that do not require a building permit.
- Subdivision covenants recorded with the Register of Deeds may regulate or prohibit fences; the county does not enforce them.
- County zoning applies only to unincorporated areas; cities and towns have their own rules.
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 Unincorporated Lexington County, SC?
No. Unincorporated Lexington County does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Lexington County?
Building Inspections & Permits, Building Permits office. Phone 803-785-8130.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Lexington County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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