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Getting Your Site Plan Approved in South Carolina

South Carolina is a state where historic charm meets rapid growth, making site planning a delicate balance between preservation and progress. Whether you’re revitalizing a historic district in Charleston, building a resort in Hilton Head, or expanding a commercial project in Greenville, navigating South Carolina’s permitting process requires expertise. MySitePlan is your go-to resource for high-quality, regulation-ready site plans that ensure your project meets local and state requirements—while respecting the unique character of South Carolina’s landscapes and communities.

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Why Choose MySitePlan for South Carolina Site Plans

Whether you need a site plan for a building permit, deck permit, fence permit, or HOA submission anywhere in South Carolina — from Charleston and Columbia to Greenville, Myrtle Beach, and Hilton Head Island — MySitePlan delivers professionally drafted, permit-ready plans in 24 hours, starting at just $99.

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South Carolina Site Plan Requirements for Building Permits

Last reviewed: April 2026

In South Carolina, building permits are issued locally — by county and municipal building departments — even though the state enforces a uniform building code statewide. The SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (SC LLR) oversees the SC Building Codes Council, which adopted the 2021 ICC editions with South Carolina modifications effective January 1, 2023.

Most construction projects require a scaled site plan as part of the permit application. In Charleston, permits are managed by the Department of Planning, Preservation & Sustainability; in Columbia, by the Building Inspections & Permits Division; and in Greenville County, by the Building Safety Department.

Requirements vary by jurisdiction, but virtually every county and city in South Carolina — from Horry County and York County to Spartanburg and Rock Hill — asks for a site plan showing lot boundaries, structure locations, and setback distances before issuing a permit.

Common South Carolina Projects That Require a Site Plan

If you're planning any of the following projects in South Carolina, a site plan is almost certainly part of your permit application:

  • New home construction — required statewide by all county and municipal building departments
  • Room additions — required in Aiken, Marlboro County, York County, Columbia, and virtually every other jurisdiction
  • Deck and porch permits — South Carolina uniformly requires a building permit for decks more than 30 inches above finished grade, and a site plan is part of that application
  • Fencing permits — Columbia, North Charleston, and Spartanburg all require fence permits with a site plan showing fence location relative to structures and street frontage
  • Garage and accessory structure permits — detached garages, carports, and storage buildings over 200 sq ft require a site plan in Aiken, Horry County, York County, and elsewhere
  • Swimming pool permits — required across South Carolina, with additional stormwater review in coastal areas like Charleston
  • Demolition permits — York County and Columbia both require a site plan identifying the structure to be removed
  • Driveway permits — required in many municipalities as part of site improvement applications
  • Landscape permits — coastal cities including Charleston often require site plans with stormwater analysis for landscape walls and hardscaping
  • Short-term rental licensing — some South Carolina municipalities require a site plan as part of STR permit applications
  • HOA architectural review submissions — required in South Carolina's many planned communities and coastal developments, even when a local permit is not needed
  • Floodplain and coastal zone permits — properties in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas in Charleston, Hilton Head, Folly Beach, and Isle of Palms face additional review layers
  • Dock permits — the SC Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) issues permits for docks and projects affecting coastal zones and waterways
  • Zoning compliance reviews — site plans are used to verify setbacks, lot coverage, and land use against local zoning ordinances

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South Carolina's Unique Permitting Environment

South Carolina's coastal geography and historic districts create permitting layers that don't exist in most other states. In Charleston, exterior modifications — including fences, decks, sheds, and garages — in the historic district require approval from the Board of Architectural Review (BAR) in addition to a standard building permit. Beaufort, Georgetown, and Camden maintain similar historic preservation programs, making an accurate site plan essential for those reviews.

Coastal properties in Charleston, Hilton Head, Folly Beach, and Isle of Palms fall within FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas and wind-borne debris regions. Projects in these areas often require site plans accompanied by stormwater analysis. Statewide, any construction disturbing more than one acre requires an NPDES Construction General Permit and a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) through SCDES. If you're working near the coast or planning a larger project, reviewing the impervious surface calculation guide can help you understand what your site plan may need to include.

How MySitePlan Works for South Carolina Property Owners

Ordering is simple: provide your property address and project details, and a Drafterra Certified drafter will produce your plan within 24 hours — no scheduling, no waiting for a site visit. Choose the plan level that matches your project scope:

  • Basic Site Plan — $99: Property lines, primary structure roofline, lot dimensions, north arrow, and scale. Great for project planning.
  • Medium Site Plan — $119 (most popular): Adds measurements between features, trees, driveway, accessory structures, and swimming pool. Ideal for most South Carolina building permit and HOA applications.
  • Detailed Site Plan — $159: Adds paths, shrubs, landscaping, septic, and utilities. Best for complex residential projects.
  • Commercial Site Plan — $179: Includes parking, ingress/egress, dumpster areas, and parking space counts.
  • Commercial "The Works" — $279: Adds legal setbacks, topography, impervious surface calculation, vicinity map, and DWG file.

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MySitePlan is a veteran-owned company with more than 80,000 site plans delivered to property owners, contractors, and property managers across the country — including in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, and beyond. Our 8,000+ verified five-star reviews reflect consistent acceptance by building departments and HOAs nationwide.

Every plan is drafted by a Drafterra Certified drafter held to high standards of technical proficiency. Whether you're pulling a deck permit in Horry County, submitting to a coastal HOA in Hilton Head, or seeking Board of Architectural Review approval in Charleston's historic district, MySitePlan gives you a professionally drafted plan you can submit with confidence.

South Carolina counties served
County Permit Authority Site Plan Notes
Greenville County Greenville County Building Safety Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, accessory structures, and pools. The City of Greenville does not require a fence permit but does require a design submission for planning approval; corner lots and front yards have stricter fence rules.
Richland County Building Inspections & Permits Division, City of Columbia (within county); Richland County Building Codes Columbia requires a site plan for all new construction, additions, demolitions, garages, decks, pools, and fence permits — showing fence location relative to street frontage and existing structures. Contact the county building department for unincorporated areas.
Charleston County Charleston County Building Inspections; City of Charleston Department of Planning, Preservation & Sustainability Coastal location means many parcels fall in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas and wind-borne debris regions; pools, porches, and landscape walls often require site plans with stormwater analysis. Charleston's Board of Architectural Review (BAR) must approve exterior modifications — including fences, decks, sheds, and garages — in the historic district.
Horry County Horry County Building Services Horry County requires two (2) site plans drawn to scale for residential building permits. Coastal areas including Myrtle Beach carry FEMA flood zone overlays; SCDES coastal permitting may apply for projects near waterways or the coast.
Spartanburg County Spartanburg County Building & Development Standards; City of Spartanburg Building Inspections Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. The City of Spartanburg requires a fence permit; most areas allow fences up to 6 feet in rear/side yards without a building permit, but corner lots have stricter rules.
Lexington County Lexington County Building Codes & Standards Site plans required for new construction, room additions, decks, accessory structures, and pools. Decks more than 30 inches above finished grade require a building permit statewide. Contact the county building department for setback and zoning requirements in unincorporated areas.
York County York County Building Inspections York County requires a plat with setbacks clearly labeled for additions, decks, porches, and accessory structures. A site plan is also required for demolition permits showing the location of the structure being removed. Rock Hill and Fort Mill have their own municipal building departments.
Berkeley County Berkeley County Building & Permits Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, accessory structures, and pools. Portions of the county near the coast and along the Cooper and Santee rivers may fall within FEMA flood zones requiring additional documentation.
Anderson County Anderson County Building & Codes Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. The City of Anderson has its own building inspections division. Contact the county or municipal building department to confirm current site plan format requirements.
Beaufort County Beaufort County Building Inspections & Permits Coastal county encompassing Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Fripp Island — many parcels lie within FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas and SCDES coastal zone jurisdiction. HOA architectural review is common in Hilton Head's many planned communities; a site plan is frequently required before HOA approval is granted.
Aiken County City of Aiken Building & Development; Aiken County Building Codes Aiken requires a plot plan (8.5×11 site schematic) for additions, pools, wells, storage buildings, detached garages, and carports, showing lot size, structure locations, and setbacks. Contact the county building department for requirements in unincorporated Aiken County.
Dorchester County Dorchester County Building Inspections Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Summerville, which straddles Dorchester and Berkeley counties, has its own building department. Portions of the county may fall within FEMA flood zones; verify with the local building department.
Florence County Florence County Building Inspections; City of Florence Development Services Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures over 200 sq ft. The City of Florence has its own building department; contact the appropriate authority based on whether your property is in the city or unincorporated county.
Pickens County Pickens County Building & Codes Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, decks, and accessory structures. Clemson and Easley have their own municipal building departments. Decks more than 30 inches above finished grade require a building permit statewide under current SC code.
Lancaster County Lancaster County Building & Zoning Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Indian Land and other fast-growing areas of Lancaster County see high permit volume; contact the county building department to confirm current site plan submission requirements.
Sumter County Sumter County Building & Codes; City of Sumter Building Inspections Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. The City of Sumter operates its own building inspections division. Verify whether your project falls under county or municipal jurisdiction before submitting a permit application.
Orangeburg County Orangeburg County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. The City of Orangeburg has its own building department. Contact the appropriate authority to confirm site plan format and setback documentation requirements.
Oconee County Oconee County Building Codes & Standards Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Properties on or near Lake Keowee and other water bodies may require SCDES environmental review. Dock permits along waterways also require a site plan showing the structure's relationship to the shoreline and property lines.
Kershaw County Kershaw County Building Inspections & Permits Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Camden maintains a historic preservation program requiring additional review for exterior modifications in historic districts; an accurate site plan is essential for that process.
Greenwood County Greenwood County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Contact the county or City of Greenwood building department to confirm current site plan format and required setback documentation.
Laurens County Laurens County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. The cities of Laurens and Clinton have their own building departments. Contact the appropriate authority to confirm submission requirements.
Georgetown County Georgetown County Building Inspections & Permits Coastal county with significant FEMA flood zone coverage; site plans for new construction and additions must often address floodplain elevation requirements. Georgetown maintains a historic preservation program; exterior modifications in the historic district require additional review beyond the standard building permit.
Darlington County Darlington County Building Inspections Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. The City of Darlington and City of Hartsville each operate their own building departments. Confirm jurisdiction and site plan format requirements before submitting your permit application.
Cherokee County Cherokee County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Gaffney has its own municipal building department. Contact the appropriate authority to verify current site plan and setback documentation requirements.
Chesterfield County Chesterfield County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Contact the county building department or your municipality to confirm site plan format and required setback information.
Colleton County Colleton County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Properties near the ACE Basin and coastal waterways may require SCDES environmental review. Walterboro has its own municipal building department.
Newberry County Newberry County Building & Zoning Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. The City of Newberry has its own building department. Contact the appropriate authority to confirm current site plan submission requirements.
Jasper County Jasper County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Portions of the county fall within FEMA flood zones and SCDES coastal zone jurisdiction near the Savannah River and coastal waterways. HOA requirements are common in newer planned developments.
Chester County Chester County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. The City of Chester has its own building department. Contact the appropriate authority to confirm site plan format and setback documentation requirements.
Clarendon County Clarendon County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Properties near Lake Marion may fall within FEMA flood zones. Contact the county building department to confirm current site plan requirements.
Williamsburg County Williamsburg County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Kingstree has its own municipal building department. Contact the appropriate authority to verify current site plan and setback documentation requirements.
Marion County Marion County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. The City of Marion has its own building department. Contact the appropriate authority to confirm current site plan format and submission requirements.
Dillon County Dillon County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. The City of Dillon has its own building department. Contact the appropriate authority to confirm current site plan and setback requirements.
Edgefield County Edgefield County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Contact the county building department or your municipality to confirm current site plan format and required setback documentation.
Union County Union County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. The City of Union has its own building department. Contact the appropriate authority to verify current site plan submission requirements.
Marlboro County Marlboro County Building & Codes Department Marlboro County mandates a plot plan for any addition or new construction. Bennettsville has its own municipal building department. Contact the appropriate authority to confirm current site plan format and setback documentation requirements.
Abbeville County Abbeville County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. The City of Abbeville has its own building department and maintains a historic district; exterior modifications may require additional review. Contact the appropriate authority to confirm requirements.
Barnwell County Barnwell County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. The City of Barnwell has its own building department. Contact the appropriate authority to confirm current site plan format and required setback documentation.
Fairfield County Fairfield County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Properties near Lake Monticello may fall within FEMA flood zones. Contact the county building department to confirm current site plan and setback requirements.
Saluda County Saluda County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. The City of Saluda has its own building department. Contact the appropriate authority to confirm current site plan format and submission requirements.
Hampton County Hampton County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Properties near the Savannah River basin may fall within SCDES environmental review jurisdiction. Contact the county building department to confirm current requirements.
Lee County Lee County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. The City of Bishopville has its own building department. Contact the appropriate authority to confirm current site plan format and setback documentation requirements.
Calhoun County Calhoun County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Contact the county building department to confirm current site plan format and required setback documentation before submitting your permit application.
Bamberg County Bamberg County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. The City of Bamberg has its own building department. Contact the appropriate authority to confirm current site plan and setback documentation requirements.
McCormick County McCormick County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Properties near Lake Thurmond (Strom Thurmond Lake) may fall within FEMA flood zones; verify with the county building department before submitting your permit application.
Allendale County Allendale County Building & Codes Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Contact the county building department to confirm current site plan format and required setback documentation before submitting your permit application.

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