City of York fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of York? Not confirmed. Contact the City of York 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 City of York (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
Still being confirmed with York: Does a residential fence in the City of York need a permit, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of York
- Email City of York Planning & Development (Ashley Putnam, [email protected], or Jennifer Williams, [email protected]) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and the height limits.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Ashley Putnam
Planning & Development (residential permits)
- [email protected]
Contact from yorksc.gov — planning development
Other rules to know
- No residential fence rules were found in the City of York zoning ordinance sections read (zoneomics mirror). Residential building permits are applied for in the City's Evolve system.
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 York, SC?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of York 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 York?
Email City of York Planning & Development (Ashley Putnam, [email protected], or Jennifer Williams, [email protected]) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and the height limits. 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 York (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of York?
Ashley Putnam, Planning & Development (residential permits). email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of York's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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