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155 Johnston Street, Room 300 • Rock Hill, SC 29730
Mailing: P.O. Box 11706 • Rock Hill, SC 29731-1706
Phone: 803-329-5590 • Fax: 803-329-7228
Planning & Development Department Staff Directory

The Planning & Development Department is charged with helping the community define and implement its vision for the future of the City. We are partners with our citizens in exploring options and developing plans through aggressive outreach to the community. We are partners with the people who invest in our community through timely and professional review of construction and development plans, with a goal of problem solving, not just problem identification.


Building Permit Information Contractor Licensing Information Online Permit & Plan Review Services Inspection Information	Civil Construction Plans Water & Sewer Stormwater & Erosion Control Road Expansion & Construction Landscape & Lighting

Inspection Information Schedule Inspection Online FOIA Requests	Rezoning Zoning Plan Reviews Historic District Appeals, Variances, Special Exceptions Upcoming Public Hearings

Open for Business Program Business Licensing Business License FAQ's	Comprehensive Plan Long Range Planning Annexation Rock Hill-Fort Mill Area Transportation Study (RFATS) Transportation Planning

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FAQs

How can I find out if an address is in the City limits?

You can use the Interactive GIS Map online to search for an address.
Do I need a building permit?

Building permits are required for any owner, contractor, or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system.

Please view our handout on Work Exempt from Building Permits.

The following printable brochures provide more information:
Do I Need a Building Permit? - Residential
Do I Need a Building Permit? - Commercial
When is a building permit required?

The following items require a permit:

• New houses or buildings
• Room Additions or expansions
• Structural repairs, remodeling and alterations
• Accessory structures such as sheds, gazebos, decks, patio slabs, etc.
• Carports and detached garages
• Replacement of heating and air conditioning equipment
• Re-piping of water lines, replacement of sewer lines and replacement of water heaters
• Modifications to electrical service and wiring
• Installing gas lines
• Re-roofing, new siding, and replacement windows

The most common types of projects that require permits are:

Building Permits:

Building or repair of structures
Building of detached structures
Garages and Carports
Storage Buildings

Fences

Signs

Construction trailer or “sales” trailer

Grading

Swimming pools

Roofing

Electrical Permits:
• Electrical service changes or replacement
• Re-wiring
• Low voltage
• Commercial security and alarm systems if not associated with new construction

Plumbing:
• Water systems
• Sewer systems
• Irrigation systems
• Cross connection control
• Fire sprinkler
• Water heater replacement

Mechanical:
• Air conditioning equipment
• Heating equipment
• Boilers
• Combustion and ventilation air
• Chimneys and vents
• Ventilation systems
• Exhaust systems
• Solar energy utilization
• Refrigeration
• Ducts and duct system
• Incinerators
• Hood fire suppression systems

Gas:
• Piping installation (air test required on all gas line work)
• Venting

This list is not all inclusive. Please call 803-329-5590 for additional information. Some types of work are exempt from requiring a permit. View our handout on Work Exempt from Building Permits.
What are the requirements for Contractors to obtain permits and perform work in the City of Rock Hill?

All contractors working inside City limits are required to have a City of Rock Hill Business License and depending on the type of work to be done, a State of South Carolina Contractors License. View Contractor Licensing Requirements for detailed licensing information. Please contact the Permit Application Center at 803-329-5590 with any questions.

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