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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT FAQs
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Q: What is my property zoned?
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A: You can find the zoning of your property on the City of Easley Zoning Map
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Q: What uses are allowed in my zoning district? What are setbacks for my property?
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A: You can access zoning district uses, setbacks, and other information below. You need to browse to a specific section of the ordinance
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Section 2.6.01-2.6.02: Single Family Residential
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Section 2.6.03-2.6.04: General Residential
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Section 2.6.05: Neighborhood Commercial
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Section 2.6.06: Office Institutional Districts
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Section 2.6.07:General Commercial
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Section 2.6.08: Core Commercial
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Section 2.6.09: Industrial District
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Section 2.6.10: Medical District
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Section 2.6.11: Planned Unit Development
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Q: When do I need a building permit?
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A: Any structure 200 square feet or greater, or any structure regardless of size that will require plumbing and/or electricity needs a permit. Agricultural pole barns require a permit as well as an affidavit affirming the use of the building
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Q: Can I build my own house?
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A: Yes, but you must complete and register an Owner/Builder Certificate
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Q: Do I need a permit to remodel an existing house?
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A: If the remodeling and/or addition changes the structural condition of the home in any manner or includes electrical, plumbing, or mechanical changes of any kind, a permit is required
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Q: Does my landscaping have to be complete before my house can be finaled?
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A: No, but it must be complete within 30 days of the final
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Q: May I move my furniture and personal belongings into the house before I receive a Certificate of Occupancy?
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A: No, a house should not be occupied until after the Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
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Q: Do I need a permit for a purchased pre-fab garage/storage building that is delivered to my house and would be utilized for personal use and which contains no electrical or plumbing?
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A: No, but the building must be 10' off the back and side property lines and cannot exceed 800 square feet. There cannot be more than one detached building per lot.
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Q: How big may I build my detached structure?
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A: A detached structure cannot exceed 800 square feet
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Q: What kind of inspections are required?
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A: You may obtain the inspections required by accessing the document below
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Q: I am upgrading from a 60-amp service to a 100 or 200 amp service; do I need a permit?
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A: Yes, the electrician doing this changeover should obrain a business license and permit. Since 60-amp service is no longer accepted, we appreciate your safety-conscience decision to upgrade your power
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Q: Do I need a permit to put a fence?
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A: No, unlcess the fence is 6' or higher
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Q: Do I need a swimming pool permit?
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All above ground and in ground pools about 36" must be permitted. A 4 foot high fence or screen enclosure with a self-latching, self-closing lock must surround the pool at the final inspection
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Q: May I move a mobile home on to my property?
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A: You may move a mobile home into an established Mobile Home Park and/or you may replace a mobile home in the GR1 District under certain conditions. For more details access the document below.
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Q: I have just moved into a mobile home in a mobile home park, but I don't have power. When will it be turned on?
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A: Combined Utilities cannot turn your power on until the inspector has released power. To obtain this release, a successful inspection must be made of your mobile home. Please see the document below to find out more about this inspection.
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Q: May I store my car on my property until I can afford license plates and insurance?
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A: Yes, but only if you completely cover the same with a factory-made care cover.
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Q: May I place small signs on the road side to advertise my business?
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A: Signs must not be placed in the road right of way. You can access the entire Sign Ordinance in the Zoning Ordinance
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Q: What type of permanent sign can I install for my business?
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A: The type and size of allowed signs are determined by Article IV of the Zoning Ordinance
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Q: How do I obtain a sign permit?
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A: You may obtain the sign permit from our website under the Planning and Development Department or you may call our office at 855-7908 and request that one be faxed or mailed to you. You may also email Paula Rowland at paula@cityofeasley.com with your request.
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Q: I am renting a suite from an already established shopping center; what must I do to obatin my own free-standing sign?
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A: Only one free-standing sign is allowed per developed lot. You should ask the landlord if there is enough available signage to add your sign to the existing free standing sign; then submit an application.
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Q: I am starting a new business in the City, what do I need to do? / I am relocating my business to another place in the City, what do I need to do?
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A: You must apply for a business license with the Business License Department of City hall. However, before the license is issued, you will have to apply and pass a business license inspection. Please see visit the link below for more information.
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Q: I am clearing enough land to build a small storage shed. Do I have to put up silt fencing?
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Yes, silt fencing is require whenever land is disturbed.
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