Unincorporated York County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated York County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated York County 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 Unincorporated York County: Does a residential fence in unincorporated York County need a permit, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated York County
- Ask York County Planning & Development Services (803-909-7200, [email protected]) whether your fence needs a permit and the height limits for your zoning district.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Planning & Development Services
- Phone
- 803-909-7200
- [email protected]
Contact from evolvepublic.yorkcountygov.com
Other rules to know
- The County's online permitting portal lists residential permit types (houses, garages, pools, additions, decks) but not fences; the County zoning code's fence rules were not found 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 Unincorporated York County, SC?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated York County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated York County?
Ask York County Planning & Development Services (803-909-7200, [email protected]) whether your fence needs a permit and the height limits for your zoning district. 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 Unincorporated York County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated York County?
Planning & Development Services. Phone 803-909-7200, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated York County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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