Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Laurens County, SC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Laurens County, South Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Laurens County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Encroachment Permits
In unincorporated Laurens County, anyone installing utility lines within a county road right-of-way must obtain an encroachment permit from the Laurens County Public Works office before doing the work. County Code § 32-165 pushes utilities into private easements outside the right-of-way first, and where that is not possible requires placement at the outermost edge of the right-of-way with the public works director's approval.
Laurens County Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit
Some RestrictionsLaurens County Code § 32-165
Sec. 32-165. - Utility locations. (a)Prior to utility location, the requesting party shall obtain an encroachment permit from the office of Laurens County Public Works.(b)Whenever possible utilities should be located in private utility easements outside the road right-of-way.(c)Any utilities placed within the road right-of-way shall be placed at the outermost portion of the right-of-way, and mu...
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