City of Spartanburg fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Spartanburg? Yes. The City of Spartanburg 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 City of Spartanburg (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, in person source
Still being confirmed with Spartanburg: What are the maximum fence heights (front, side, rear, corner) in the City Zoning Ordinance, and is there a permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Spartanburg
Steps based on cityofspartanburg.org — Permits Board Applications
- Download the Fence Permit application from the City's Permits & Board Applications page.
- Complete it and submit it by email to [email protected] or in person at 440 S. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306.
- Expect about 5-7 days for review (per the City's permit list).
- Call 811 before digging.
- Review time
- 5-7 days
Who to contact
Planning Department
- Phone
- 864-596-2068
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Address
- 440 S. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Contact from cityofspartanburg.org — Permits Board Applications
What to submit
- Fence Permit application (see form link)
Other rules to know
- The City's Permits page lists a Fence Permit (5-7 days): "Construct or replace a fence to ensure compliance with height and location standards."
- Land Development Regulations Sec. 8.31 and 8.871 keep sight easements / vision clearance triangles at intersections clear of fences and walls between 2.5 ft and 10 ft in height (Sec. 8.871) - verify against the Zoning Ordinance.
- Fence height and location standards are in the City Zoning Ordinance (linked from the City's Codes & Ordinances page); its text could not be read here, so heights are not recorded.
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 Spartanburg, SC?
Yes. The City of Spartanburg requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Spartanburg?
Download the Fence Permit application from the City's Permits & Board Applications page. Complete it and submit it by email to [email protected] or in person at 440 S. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306. Expect about 5-7 days for review (per the City's permit list). 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 Spartanburg (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Spartanburg?
Planning Department. Phone 864-596-2068, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Spartanburg's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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