Building Permits in Lyman, SC

SC, a small accessory concrete slab (walkway, patio pad, small equipment pad) of 200 square feet or less at grade is exempt from a building permit. Larger slabs that will support a future structure or are part of a building foundation fall under the building permit. Impervious surface counts toward zoning lot-coverage limits.

SC (Spartanburg County, I-85 corridor near the BMW plant), a freestanding deck not more than 30 inches above grade and not more than 200 square feet is exempt from a building permit under 2021 IRC R105.2. Town of Lyman zoning setbacks still apply (verify with Town Hall at (864) 439-3453). The Department of Building Safety is administered by CC&I Services LLC; permits are issued through the iWorQ Citizen Portal at lymansc.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/lymansc.

SC, fences 7 feet or less are exempt from a state building permit under 2021 IRC R105.2. Town zoning regulates fence height, material, and setback; HOA covenants in newer I-85 corridor subdivisions further restrict materials and color. Contact Town of Lyman planning and zoning at zoning@lymansc.gov or (864) 978-3490 before installation.

SC, an at-grade uncovered concrete or paver patio is exempt from a building permit. Adding a cover, roof, or screen enclosure turns the covered area into an accessory structure requiring a building permit. Impervious surface coverage counts toward zoning lot-coverage limits.

SC, a retaining wall 4 feet or less measured from bottom of footing to top of wall, without surcharge, is exempt from a building permit under 2021 IRC R105.2. Drainage and erosion control remain the owner's responsibility, particularly important for parcels draining into the Tyger River watershed.