Fencing near a fort built of palmetto logs and sand
In 1776, Gen. William Moultrie's troops built Fort Sullivan from palmetto logs packed with sand, walls that absorbed British cannon fire during the June 28, 1776 battle and earned the fort its new name, Fort Moultrie; much of the island around it now falls under historic-district design review.
What that means for a fence project
Fencing near Sullivan's Island's historic core often needs to clear design review for material and height, on top of the wind-rating standards common to the whole barrier island.
Fencing options for Sullivan's Island properties
Details that help
Note whether your property falls within the historic district, your preferred material, and the fence's purpose.
Confirm before installing
Sullivan's Island combines historic-district design review with coastal wind-rating requirements; confirm both before finalizing a fence plan.