City of Rock Hill fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Rock Hill? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Rock Hill before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call 803-329-5590 source
Still being confirmed with Rock Hill: Does a residential fence up to 7 ft need City zoning review, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Rock Hill
- Fences up to 7 ft need no City building permit; ask Planning & Development (803-329-5590, [email protected]) whether zoning review applies and what height limits apply to your lot.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Planning & Development – Permits
- Phone
- 803-329-5590
- [email protected]
- Address
- 155 Johnston Street (by appointment), Rock Hill, SC 29730
Contact from cityofrockhill.com — 638387704280570000
Other rules to know
- The City's 'Work Exempt From Building Permit' sheet (updated 12/21/23) lists 'Fences not over seven feet high' as exempt from a building permit, but says projects may still need zoning, stormwater or other review.
- Residential fence standards are in Chapter 5 (Accessory and Temporary Uses) of the Rock Hill Zoning Ordinance (last updated Aug. 26, 2024), which could not be read online.
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 Rock Hill, SC?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Rock Hill before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Rock Hill?
Fences up to 7 ft need no City building permit; ask Planning & Development (803-329-5590, [email protected]) whether zoning review applies and what height limits apply to your lot. 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 Rock Hill (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Rock Hill?
Planning & Development – Permits. Phone 803-329-5590, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Rock Hill's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Rock Hill Zoning Ordinance Chapter 5 (fencing standards)
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