The ULMO does not require a zoning permit to build a residential fence in unincorporated Spartanburg County. However, the county Building Codes Department requires a building permit once a fence reaches 7 feet or is built of masonry, because it then needs a structural review.
The ULMO regulates fences by location, not by a permit application — §3.20(3)e simply allows them in any required yard and along the property line. Spartanburg County Building Codes guidance provides that a permit is not required for non-masonry fences under 7 feet; a fence 7 feet or taller, or any masonry (brick/block) wall, needs a permit and structural review under the adopted International Residential Code. Inside municipalities like the City of Spartanburg, check with the city planning office before building.
Building without a required permit can trigger a stop-work order and fees; the fence may need engineering certification or removal.
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