Building Setbacks & Zoning in Cherokee County, SC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Cherokee County, South Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Cherokee County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Setback Rules
In unincorporated Cherokee County, South Carolina, a primary structure must sit at least 35 feet from the front property line on local roads, 45 feet on collector roads and 55 feet on arterial or primary roads, with a 10 foot side yard on each side and a 25 foot rear yard (Cherokee County Code § 13-87(a)).
Yard Setbacks in Unincorporated Cherokee County, SC
Some RestrictionsCherokee County Code § 13-87(a)
(a)Unless otherwise stated in article V, Development Standards for Specific Uses, the minimum building setback line for a primary structure shall be at least thirty-five (35) feet from the front property lines on lots abutting local roads and forty-five (45) feet from the front property line on lots abutting collector and fifty-five (55) feet from the front property line on lots abutting arteri...
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