Town of Cowpens fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Cowpens? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Cowpens before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Cowpens (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call (864) 463-3201
Still being confirmed with Cowpens: Does Cowpens require a permit for a residential fence, and what are the residential height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Cowpens
- Call the town/city office to ask whether a fence needs a permit and what the height rules are.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Town Hall
- Phone
- (864) 463-3201
- Address
- 5330 N Main St, Cowpens, SC 29330
Contact from townofcowpens.com
Other rules to know
- Zoning Ordinance (2008) Art. VIII Sec. 5: no fence or shrubbery may obstruct a driver's view at an intersection. Art. VIII Sec. 10: buffer fences between commercial/industrial and residential lots must be at least 6 ft, solid and continuous (treated wood, brick, ornamental masonry or slatted chain link). No general residential fence permit or height rule appeared in the portion read (page may have been truncated).
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 Cowpens, SC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Cowpens before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Cowpens?
Call the town/city office to ask whether a fence needs a permit and what the height rules are. 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 Cowpens (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Cowpens?
Town Hall. Phone (864) 463-3201.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Cowpens's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.