Fence Regulations in Richland County, SC (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Richland County, South Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
A compliant fence in unincorporated Richland County stays within the 4-foot front and 7-foot side/rear height limits, keeps clear of corner sight-triangles, sits on your own side of the property line, and meets zoning setbacks. Pools and certain uses have their own mandatory fencing rules.
Fence Requirements for Richland County Properties
Some RestrictionsRichland County LDC Ch. 26 (Sec. 26-172, swim/tennis club standards)
Swimming pools shall be protected by a fence or equal enclosure, a minimum of four (4) feet in height and equipped with a self-closing gate provided with hardware for permanent locking.
Material Restrictions
Common residential fence materials, wood, vinyl, aluminum, and chain-link, are allowed in unincorporated Richland County within the height limits. Masonry and concrete walls need a building permit and structural review. Required buffer screening must be opaque, and its finished side must face away from the property being screened.
Allowed Fence Materials in Richland County
Some RestrictionsRichland County LDC Sec. 26-176(f)(6)
The fence must be a minimum of eight (8) feet in height (finished side facing away from screened property).
Fence Regulations by City in Richland County
1 cities in Richland County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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