Contributed by Nicky Gleason, Realtor®, PSA, Luxury Home Certified
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One of the great things about Hilton Head Island, SC is how thoughtfully it has been planned out and incorporates the beautify of its natural surroundings throughout its many communities. But apart from street signs, you traditionally don’t see one thing in these communities – fences.
I recently was met with a buyer couple who were starting their home buying process on Hilton Head Island. After going over what they were looking for in a home and their want/needs list, we spoke a bit about their dog (because who doesn’t love to chat about their furry friends?) and they were concerned about it leaving safety of their new yard.
I explained to my buyers that because of the way Hilton Head Island was first planned out, many communities do not allow fences in yards apart from natural fencing. We spoke a bit about how to incorporate landscape architecture to create natural barriers and fencing using shrubs and hedges, but I understood that would not keep Fido safe. I also informed them how many communities will make exceptions for a pool, especially for safety reasons. But the requirements are still pretty tight and often requirement a wrought iron or aluminum posts and their small dog could get out of pretty easily. The solution for us was simple!
So, what did we end up doing? We focused on communities on the Island that allowed for fences or invisible pet fences, and also on properties that already had a fence approved and grandfathered into the property.
To make sure my buyers weren’t wasting their time looking at property that didn’t have a fence of some sort, I reviewed every property before it was sent to my buyers to make sure it met their home requirements and kept Fido safe. My buyers ended up in a home that met their requirements and were able make sure all their loved ones were protected and safe.
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Are you interested in putting up a fence? Whether it’s to keep Fido safe, for privacy or to keep family safe around a private pool, here’s our complete guide to fence restrictions in the major communities on Hilton Head Island.
| COMMUNITY | FENCE ALLOWED | EXCEPTION | ||
| Hilton Head Plantation | No | Pool | ||
| Indigo Run | No | Pool | ||
| Long Cove | No | Pool | ||
| Moss Creek | No | Pool; only where required by law/substantial need | ||
| Palmetto Dunes | No | N/A | ||
| Palmetto Hall | No | Pool; Deer Fencing | ||
| Port Royal | No | Pool; to restrict Golf Cart traffic | ||
| Sea Pines | Generally discouraged | Pool | ||
| Shipyard | No | Pool; Patio walls in Misty Cove, Kingston Cove, & Kingston Dunes | ||
| Windmill Harbour | Yes | N/A | ||
For more information, reach out to one of our professsional team members to get into the nitty gritty details.
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* All information on this website regarding a property for sale, rental, taxes or financing is from sources deemed reliable. However, since they have been provided by third parties, no representation is made as to the accuracy or completeness thereof, and such information is subject to errors, omission, and/or change of fees. Each customer should consult with his/her own professional adviser or expert to make a determination of the validity of the information contained herein. All fence installation must be approved by the governing authorities prior to installation
