Dorchester County, South Carolina
Town of Ridgeville is a town in Dorchester County, South Carolina. Town of Ridgeville adopts its own zoning, so inside its limits Town of Ridgeville’s rules apply, not the county’s. 10 rules below are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked, most recently on November 12, 2026. Rules for unincorporated land are on the Dorchester County page.
Land inside the Town of Ridgeville limits (the ordinance cites Dorchester County building and fire codes, consistent with the town's location in Dorchester County)
“this ordinance is hereby adopted under the authority and provisions of the south carolina local government comprehensive planning enabling act of 1994, as amended.”
Zoning districts inside Ridgeville town
“chapter 4: zoning districts 4.1: official zoning map 4.1.1: intent 4.1.2: interpretation of district boundaries”
Traditional Neighborhood Residential (TNR) district, Ridgeville town; main residential district
minimum lot size: >= 21780 sq ft
“21,780 sq. ft. minimum (1/2 acre) 50 ft. 2 units 5,000 sq. ft. front 15 feet min. to 20 feet max.”
“a. minimum lot size: 7,000 square feet b. maximum lot coverage: building footprint shall not exceed 70% of the lot coverage.”
Town Center (TC) district, Ridgeville town
front setback: <= 20 feet · side setback: >= 0 feet · rear setback: >= 15 feet
“c. setbacks: 1. front: 20 feet max. 2. side: 0 feet min. 3. rear: 15 feet min.”
Town Center (TC) district, Ridgeville town
maximum building footprint: <= 70 percent of lot
“b. maximum lot coverage: building footprint shall not exceed 70% of the lot coverage.”
“max height 35 feet % maximum lot coverage 80%”
Town Center (TC) district, Ridgeville town
maximum building height: <= 35 feet (water towers, transmission towers, chimneys, flag poles, masts and aerials)
“d. maximum building height: 35 feet water towers, transmission towers, chimneys, flag poles, masts and aerials are permitted to exceed height limits, provided evidence from appropriate authorities is submitted to the effect that such building or structure will not interfere with any airport approach zones or flight patterns.”
“c. maximum building height: 35 feet water towers, transmission towers, chimneys, flag poles, masts and aerials are permitted to exceed height limits”
Manufactured homes inside Ridgeville town in districts where not a listed permitted use (temporary disaster replacement); the town also has a Manufactured Housing Park district (Section 4.7) not analyzed here
“3.6.4: temporary manufactured homes: manufactured homes may be allowed on a temporary basis in a zoning district in which such use in not listed as a permitted use, if a disaster occurs which results in an occupied single-family dwelling being damaged or destroyed.”
We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Town of Ridgeville or Dorchester County directly.
Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.
Unanswered questions are usually a sign that Town of Ridgeville publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Dorchester County’s page lists the county offices to call.
Off-grid gear
Going off-grid in Town of Ridgeville means bringing your own water and power. The kit we’d start with:
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