Accessory Structures in Lexington County, SC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Lexington County, South Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Lexington County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Shed & Carport Rules
A shed or other one-story detached accessory structure in Lexington County can skip the building permit entirely if its floor area stays at or under 200 square feet, per Sec. 14-262(1). Cross the 200-square-foot line and the shed needs the same permit, fee, and inspection process as any other building.
Lexington County Shed Size Limit For Permit Exemption
Some RestrictionsLexington County, SC Code of Ordinances § 14-262(1)
Exemptions from permit requirements of this article shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following: Building: 1. One-story detached accessory structures provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58...
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