Filming & Production in York County, SC (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in York County, South Carolina.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of York County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Location Permits

Commercial filming and outdoor film production in unincorporated York County is allowed in every zoning district, but only after a production gets zoning compliance approval as a temporary use. There's no calendar cap on how long a shoot can run, unlike most other temporary uses in the county's table, but a site plan and the property owner's written consent are still required.

York County Filming Permit Requirements

Some Restrictions

York County, S.C. Code § 155.718, Table 155.718-1

Commercial filming and film production Yes No maximum All districts activities (outdoor) ...COMMERCIAL FILMING AND FILM PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES (OUTDOOR). Outdoor video and audio recording of performers for motion pictures, television, and other media.

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Filming & Production by City in York County

1 cities in York County have their own filming & production rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

Rock HillPop. 75,048

1 verified rule • Street Closures

All York County ordinances

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