City of Tega Cay fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Tega Cay? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Tega Cay before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Tega Cay: Does a residential fence in Tega Cay need a zoning permit, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Tega Cay
- Ask Development Services (803-548-3512) whether your fence needs a zoning permit and the height limits.
- Apply through the City's Evolve permit portal with a current property survey if required.
- Keep the fence no more than 60% opaque (pickets under 7.5 inches with the required spacing).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Development Services
- Phone
- 803-548-3512
- Address
- City Hall, 7725 Tega Cay Drive, Tega Cay, SC 29708
Contact from tegacaysc.org — Permits and Inspections
Other rules to know
- City fence opacity rule (Ordinance 77, Art. XIII, Sec. 19-401): fences may not obscure more than 60% of the visual range of a property; spacing at least 1 5/8 inches and no gap passing a 4-inch sphere; pickets 7.5 inches or wider are not permissible.
- Building and zoning permits are applied for through the City's Evolve portal; the City's permit guide says to confirm requirements on the City website.
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 Tega Cay, SC?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Tega Cay 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 Tega Cay?
Ask Development Services (803-548-3512) whether your fence needs a zoning permit and the height limits. Apply through the City's Evolve permit portal with a current property survey if required. Keep the fence no more than 60% opaque (pickets under 7.5 inches with the required spacing). 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 Tega Cay (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Tega Cay?
Development Services. Phone 803-548-3512.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Tega Cay's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Tega Cay Ordinance 77, Art. XIII, Sec. 19-401 (fence opacity)
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