Town of Lyman fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Lyman? Yes. The Town of Lyman requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Call 864-439-0680 source
Still being confirmed with Lyman: What are Lyman's maximum fence heights and does the $25 Accessory Structure zoning compliance fee apply to fences?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Lyman
Steps based on lymansc.gov — Zoning Compliance Accessory Structures
- Contact the Planning & Zoning Administrator (864-439-0680, [email protected]) to complete the Zoning Compliance - Accessory Structures application with fence size, height and type.
- If the fence is over 7 ft tall, the Town forwards approval to CC&I Services, which issues the additional permit (864-586-6111).
- After a fence 7 ft or under is built, a Final Zoning Inspection is done.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Inspections
- Final Zoning Inspection for fences 7 ft or under
Who to contact
Planning & Zoning Department
Planning & Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- 864-439-0680
- [email protected]
- Address
- 81 Groce Road, Lyman, SC 29365
Contact from lymansc.gov — construction permitting
What to submit
- Zoning Compliance - Accessory Structures application (Fence: size, height, type)
Other rules to know
- The Town's Zoning Compliance application for accessory structures lists "Fence" as a structure type.
- Per the form, fences over 7 ft tall require additional permits from CC&I Services; fences 7 ft or under get a Final Zoning Inspection after completion.
- Contractors need a Town of Lyman business license before starting work.
- Fee schedule (eff. Jan 1, 2024) lists Accessory Structure zoning compliance review at $25; it does not name fences specifically.
- Zoning Ordinance Sec. 809: on corner lots (except CBD) fences/walls may not obstruct driver vision between 3 and 10 ft above street level within 25 ft of the intersection; Sec. 810: at private drives, nothing forming a material visibility impediment between 2.5 and 7 ft within 15 ft.
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 Lyman, SC?
Yes. The Town of Lyman requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Lyman?
Contact the Planning & Zoning Administrator (864-439-0680, [email protected]) to complete the Zoning Compliance - Accessory Structures application with fence size, height and type. If the fence is over 7 ft tall, the Town forwards approval to CC&I Services, which issues the additional permit (864-586-6111). After a fence 7 ft or under is built, a Final Zoning Inspection is done. 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 Lyman (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Lyman?
Planning & Zoning Department, Planning & Zoning Administrator. Phone 864-439-0680, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Lyman's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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