Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Dorchester County, SC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Dorchester County, South Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Dorchester County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Encroachment Permits
Building anything over, under or across a Dorchester County-controlled street or right-of-way, other than a driveway entrance, requires an encroachment permit under Code Sec. 38-21. The grantee must certify the purpose, give written assurance of compliance with safety laws, notify public works before work begins, indemnify the county, and cover restoration and one year of maintenance costs.
Dorchester County Right-of-Way Encroachment Permits
Some RestrictionsDorchester County, SC, Code of Ordinances §§ 38-21, 38-28
Encroachment permits for construction over, under and across public streets and property controlled by the county shall be granted only for a public purpose, convenience, necessity, or to facilitate the provision of water, sewer, electricity, transportation or other utility; provided, however, that the construction of driveway entrances to streets and highways shall not be subject to the requir...
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