Building Setbacks & Zoning in York County, SC (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in York County, South Carolina.
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Setback Rules
York County zones its unincorporated areas. Under Zoning Code Section 155.058, single-family RSF-40 and RSF-30 lots keep a 50-foot front setback on major roads, 25 feet on minor roads, 10-foot side yards, and a 25-foot rear.
York County Property Setback Requirements
Some RestrictionsS.C. Code Ann. § 6-29-720
the areas and dimensions of land, water, and air space to be occupied by buildings and structures, and the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces; the amount of off-street parking and loading that must be provided
Structure Height Limits
York County's height limits trace to S.C. Code § 6-29-720(A), the state statute letting county government regulate building height within zoning districts. The county's own Table 155.058-1 puts that authority to work: most residential districts cap structures at 50 feet, cottage courts at 1.5 stories, and RMX-6 multi-family buildings at 60 feet, with a Board of Zoning Appeals variance available for hardship cases.
York County Structure Height Regulations
Some RestrictionsS.C. Code Ann. § 6-29-720(A)
(A) When the local planning commission has prepared and recommended and the governing body has adopted at least the land use element of the comprehensive plan as set forth in this chapter, the governing body of a municipality or county may adopt a zoning ordinance to help implement the comprehensive plan. The zoning ordinance shall create zoning districts of such number, shape, and size as the ...
Lot Coverage Limits
York County limits impervious surface, roofs, driveways, parking and other hard cover, by land use under Zoning Code § 155.059. Agricultural land and single-family homes are capped at 50%, multi-family and manufactured home parks at 65%, commercial and institutional uses at 75%, and industrial sites at 85%, with narrow exclusions for roof eaves and small wall projections.
York County Impervious Surface Limits
Some RestrictionsYork County, S.C. Code § 155.059 (Table 155.059-1)
§ 155.059 IMPERVIOUS SURFACE. Table 155.059-1: Maximum Percentage of Impervious Surface specifies the maximum amount of impervious surface allowed on a lot by use type for all zoning districts, unless otherwise specified in this chapter. TABLE 155.059-1: MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE OF IMPERVIOUS SURFACE. Use Type: Impervious Surface (max). Agricultural and Single-Family Detached Dwellings 50%. Duplex, T...
Building Setbacks & Zoning by City in York County
1 cities in York County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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