Fence Regulations in Lexington County, SC (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Lexington County, South Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Fences, walls and vegetation near street intersections in unincorporated Lexington County must stay out of the vision clearance triangle between 2.5 and 10 feet high. Zoning Ordinance Sec. 22.11 sets this height band to keep sightlines open for drivers and pedestrians at intersections.
Lexington County Corner Fence Height Limit
Some RestrictionsLexington County Zoning Ordinance § 22.11
For the safety of the traveling and pedestrian public, all intersections will maintain a vision clearance triangle. These triangles must be kept clear of all vegetation, walls, or structures between a height of 2 ½ feet and 10 feet to provide for safer movement of motorists and pedestrians.
Fence Permit Requirements
Lexington County's building code lists fences among thirteen categories of work exempt from a building permit under Sec. 14-262(2). Owners can install a fence without applying to the Division of Building Inspections and Safety or paying a permit fee, but the exemption covers only the building code, not zoning.
Lexington County Fences Are Exempt From Building Permits
Light RestrictionsLexington County, SC Code of Ordinances § 14-262(2)
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...
Retaining Walls
Most retaining walls in Lexington County need no building permit under Sec. 14-262(3), but the exemption has a hard limit: any wall supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II, or IIIA flammable or combustible liquids loses the exemption and must go through the standard permit and inspection process.
When Lexington County Requires A Retaining Wall Permit
Some RestrictionsLexington County, SC Code of Ordinances § 14-262(3)
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 square meters). 2. Fences. 3. Retaining walls, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II, or IIIA liquids. 4. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,927 liters) a...
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