Fence Regulations in Spartanburg County, SC (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Under the county ULMO, fences and walls may be located in all required yards and along any property line in unincorporated Spartanburg County. The main restriction is that no accessory structure, including a fence, may sit inside a required bufferyard.
Where Fences Are Allowed in Spartanburg County
Some RestrictionsSpartanburg County ULMO §3.20(3)e
Without exception, no accessory use may be located in a required bufferyard area. Accessory buildings and uses are permitted anywhere within the buildable area of a lot or parcel unless specifically regulated... Fences and Walls: May be located in all required yards and along any property line.
Material Restrictions
For required screening fences, the county ULMO expressly prohibits chain-link fences woven with wood, plastic, or metal strips. Plain chain link is allowed only if it is hidden by an evergreen hedge that fully obscures it within four years. Ordinary residential fences face no material ban.
Prohibited Fence Materials in Spartanburg County
Some RestrictionsSpartanburg County ULMO §2.02-2(8)
Chain link fences with evergreen hedge on the outbound side may be substituted for wooden fence of the same height, as approved by Planning Department staff... All plants must be sized and spaced to obscure the chain link fence within four (4) years of planting. Chain link fences with wood, plastic, or metal strips are expressly prohibited.
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