Town of Fort Mill fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Fort Mill? Yes. The Town of Fort Mill requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft for front-yard fences (must be approved by the Code Enforcement Officer); fences may not extend beyond the house into the front yard otherwise source
- Corner lots
- On corner lots, fences may not go beyond the principal structure in side yards facing the adjoining street; no obstruction to visibility within 25 ft of the intersection of right-of-way lines source
- Distance from lot line
- 6-inch setback from property lines required; front-yard fences may not be in any right-of-way. source
- How to apply
- Call 803-547-2034 source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Fort Mill
- Get a fence permit from the Town's code enforcement officer before building (Town Hall, 205 N. White St.; 803-547-2034).
- Keep the fence 6 inches inside your property lines, 6 ft max in side and rear yards, and behind the house unless a 4 ft front-yard fence is approved.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Inspections / Code Enforcement
- Phone
- 803-547-2034
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Address
- 205 N. White St. (PO Box 159), Fort Mill, SC 29715
Contact from fortmillsc.gov — Building Inspections
Other rules to know
- Zoning Ordinance Art. I Sec. 7(M): anyone wishing to erect, alter or relocate a fence must first obtain a fence permit from the code enforcement officer.
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 Fort Mill, SC?
Yes. The Town of Fort Mill requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Fort Mill?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft for front-yard fences (must be approved by the Code Enforcement Officer); fences may not extend beyond the house into the front yard otherwise. Corner lots: On corner lots, fences may not go beyond the principal structure in side yards facing the adjoining street; no obstruction to visibility within 25 ft of the intersection of right-of-way lines.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Fort Mill?
6-inch setback from property lines required; front-yard fences may not be in any right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Fort Mill?
Get a fence permit from the Town's code enforcement officer before building (Town Hall, 205 N. White St.; 803-547-2034). Keep the fence 6 inches inside your property lines, 6 ft max in side and rear yards, and behind the house unless a 4 ft front-yard fence is approved. 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 Fort Mill (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Fort Mill?
Building Inspections / Code Enforcement. Phone 803-547-2034.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Fort Mill's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Fort Mill Zoning Ordinance Art. I Sec. 7(K), 7(M) Fences
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