Building Permits

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Residential New Construction

The review of any permit application may take 4-6 weeks. The following will need to be submitted for review:

• A PDF file of construction drawings, stamped by an architect or engineer,  should be uploaded with the application.
• Survey site plan- scaled drawings showing footprint of structure with distances to property lines; any and all trees (above 8' diameter breast height) size and species.
• Elevations
• Septic tank permit- Obtained from SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (843-202-7020). This permit may be submitted during the review process. It is advisable to submit to the city and Wild Dunes at the same time, since their review may also take some time.

Additions

The following items will need to be submitted for review:

• Survey site plan- Scaled drawing showing the existing structure, and proposed addition with the distances to the property lines. If the structure is on septic tank, the drawing should include the location of the tank on the property.
• A PDF file of construction drawings, stamped by an architect or engineer, should be uploaded with the application.
• A signed contract between the owner and the contractor, and a Wild Dunes permit if applicable.

Alterations & Renovations

Typically alterations and renovations are done within the existing footprint of the structure therefore would not require a site plan. However, construction drawings are required and must show what is existing and what is proposed. A signed contract between the owner and the contractor and a Wild Dunes permit if applicable.

Miscellaneous Repairs

A complete listing of all work to be performed on structure. Complete list showing materials and labor costs. A signed contract between the owner and contractor along with a Wild Dunes permit if applicable.

Swimming Pools and Accessory Structures

The following items will need to be submitted for review:

• Survey site plan- Scaled drawings showing the existing structures on the property and the proposed pool or accessory structure with the distance to the property lines.
• Swimming pools: The decking and fence will need to be shown.
• Two (2) sets of construction drawings.
• In addition for a swimming pool, the drawings must contain detailed information on the alarm system for the exterior doors leading to the pool and the type fencing to be installed. The contract needs to list the contractors that will be installing these items.

Building Permit Fees

Base building permit fee $60.00 plus $6.00 per $1,000 or fraction thereof of the total project value.

Plan Submittal Fee

When construction drawings are submitted to be reviewed for a building permit a plan submittal fee will be charged. The fee is one-half of the permit fee, in addition to the permit fee.

Demolition and Moving

The demolition of any structure will require a permit. The fee charged is $50.00.

A permit is required for moving any structure. The fee charged is $100.00.

Construction Work Hours

The City's Noise Ordinance limits the operation of piledrivers, steam shovels, pneumatic hammers, derricks, steam or electric hoists or any other equipment that creates loud or disturbing noises between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.

No construction work will be allowed on Sundays and the following legal holidays: New Year's Day; Memorial Day; Fourth of July; Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; and Christmas Day. 

These regulations do not limit a property owner's ability to perform maintenance and repairs on their own property at any time.

 If you have questions please feel free to contact the Building Department at 843-886-9912.