Encroachment Permits
Encroachment permits are required for work within the County road rights-of-way including,
but not limited to, driveway tie-ins, utility installations and repairs, drainage work, etc.
Encroachment permits regulate construction methods, materials, and restoration to maintain
the structural integrity of the roads and protect the public from potential dangers
from unregulated construction within the road rights-of-way.
An encroachment permit application can be submitted using the “Online Encroachment Permit Application” link below.
Work performed under an approved encroachment permit is inspected 12 months after the permit is issued or if any
complaints are received regarding the encroachment work. Inspections are to ensure any work performed in the
County of Greenville road rights-of-way conforms to County standards and ordinances.
Please call 864.467.7011, for questions about:
- Completing an Encroachment Permit
- Submitting an Encroachment Permit
- Encroachment Permit Fees
- Status of a submitted Encroachment Permit
Please call at 864.467.7018, for questions about:
- Encroachment Inspections
- Notice of Violations
- Complaints about substandard restoration
The new Encroachment Ordinance, Ordinance 5779, has been approved by County Council to replace Ordinance 3673.
Enforcement of Ordinance 5779 will go into effect on October 5th. Current Cooperative Agreement participants will
be contacted regarding future participation.
Please review Ordinance 5779 at the below link for details of the following updates:
- Penalties for violations
- Application Fee
- Road Cut Fee and timeline
- Bonding Requirements
- Restoration Standards
- Cooperative Agreement and associated fees
Please see below for an overview of the updated penalties and fees
Permit Forms and Information:
The information listed on the encroachment permit application should paint a clear picture of what is being done within the
County right-of-way, who is doing the work, and where the work is being done.
Supplemental Information:
Driveways:
Utility Service Connection:
Contractors:
How to find a road number: Who Maintains My Road?
