Building permits, tax maps and zoning maps

The City of Hartsville is constantly changing and growing. Overseeing the development and use of land is an important duty of local government, and that's where the Code Enforcement and Planning and Development offices come in.

Our Planning and Development Department reviews new development plans to make sure they comply with land use regulations and fit in with existing communities, zoning and infrastructure.

A building permit is required before any construction project can be started. This permit is issued by the Code Enforcement and Planning and Development Office which checks to make sure the project complies with zoning, building, plumbing, electrical and fire code ordinances adopted by the City of Hartsville.

Permits are required before any construction or improvements can be done. Permits are issued to the person who will physically perform the work for which the permit is sought.  The contractor must have a current State License in his/her field, issued by the S.C. Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, and an up to date business license with the City of Hartsville.

Permits are obtained at the Code Enforcement and Planning and Development offices at 101 South 4th Street, from 8:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Or, click in the box to the left for the appropriate building permit. Check with the department before beginning any construction, demolition, electrical, plumbing, heating or air conditioning work,  All new construction must be reviewed and permitted.

 

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS:
R-1 Low Density District

R-2 Medium Density District
R-3 High Density District
R-4 General Residential District

BUSINESS DISTRICTS:
B-1 Downtown Business District
B-2 General Business District
B-3 Business District
B-4 Planned Development District


INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS:
I-1 Industrial Park District
I-2 Industrial Business District
I-3 Light Industrial-Business Park District

Click here for permit fees.

Click here to read the Permit Holder Responsibility.

Choose either Residential Building Permit or

Commercial Building Permit

Tax maps and zoning maps are available for viewing in the planning department, 101 South 4th Street.

Call 843-383-3025 for more information.

A freedom of Information Request must be completed to obtain any tax or zoning maps.

Click here for Freedom of Information Application

You need a building permit:

For construction or alteration of a structure

For construction of an addition

For demolishing or moving a structure

When moving a lot line which effects an existing

                        structure

When changing windows

When building a shed, deck, or sunroom

Installing new heat pump or furnace

Installing new electrical service

 

You  do not need a building permit:

When the total value of the remodel project is less than

 $200.00.

When repairing existing appliances or plumbing.

When installing sidewalks or driveways.

When purchasing a portable building, such as an 8’ X 10’

 storage shed.

Separate permits are required for electrical and

 plumbing, mechanical and gas work on commercial

 buildings, but not on residential.

If you are in doubt about whether or not a permit is required, please call our office between 8 am and 5 pm at 843-383-3025; we can help you make that determination.