Accessory Structures in Oconee County, SC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Oconee County, South Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Oconee 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 detached accessory structure placed in a mapped special flood hazard area of unincorporated Oconee County must meet size-based flood standards: over 400 square feet, it's treated like a full structure; under 400 square feet, it faces lighter but still mandatory anchoring and material rules under Section 16-122(6).
Oconee County Flood Zone Shed Rules
Some RestrictionsOconee County Code § 16-122(6)
(6)Accessory structures.a.A detached accessory structure or garage, greater than 400 square feet must comply with the elevated structure requirements of subsection 16-122(5) or floodproofed in accordance with subsections 16-122(2).b.When an accessory structure less than 400 square feet is to be placed in the special flood hazard area, the following additional criteria shall be met:1.Accessory s...
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