Animals

	Tega Cay is a bird sanctuary. Disturbing birds, shooting ducks, geese or any animal is prohibited.
	Dogs must be on a leash or otherwise controlled. Tags for both dogs and cats must be purchased annually.

Building/Renovation/Construction

	Any home improvement in excess of $500 requires a city building permit. Any structure changes to houses, decks, etc. requires a building permit.
	Any dock, seawall, boat lifts, or waterfront construction or rebuilding requires City and Duke Power Company permits.
	All fence installations require a City permit.
	Any land disturbance requires a City permit detailing erosion control and tree replanting.
	Cutting any tree 4" or larger in diameter requires a City permit.
	A permit is required to install a satellite dish larger than three (3) feet in diameter, swimming pool, or detached building or structure.

Maintenance of Property

	Rubbish, building materials, unregistered vehicles or unsafe conditions on occupied or vacant lots are strictly prohibited.
	Boats, trailers, campers, or mobile homes cannot be parked on streets or driveways, parking pads or on the premises.
	Short term parking permits, for special exeptions, can be obtained at the Police Department.
	Storage space for trailers, campers or mobile homes can be leased at the lot next to the Police Department.
	Outdoor drying of clothes is not permitted.
	Large plants, rocks of landscaping timbers can be placed no closer than two feet from the edge of the street pavement.

Safety/Traffic Regulations

	It is unlawful to litter.
	Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on all streets is 25 mph, 35 mph is permitted on the divided part of Tega Cay Drive.
	Discharging of firearms within the City is prohibited. The police may give approval to shoot poisonous snakes.
	Discharging a BB gun, pellet gun or paintball gun in the direction of a person, dwelling, car or animal is prohibited.

Vehicle Registration

	New residents must register vehicles in South Carolina within thirty (30) days.
	Residents must register boats with South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Department.

Garbage/Recyclable Materials

Household garbage must be segregated from recyclable items, deposited in secure containers and placed curbside for pickup on Tuesdays.

	Recyclable items (newspaper, glass, aluminum cans and certain plastics) will be collected at curbside on Tuesdays.
	The City will collect brush, leaves, grass clippings, etc. placed at the curb every Monday. Certain items, such as refrigerators, stoves, dryers, furniture and large trees and construction materials require payment of a fee prior to removal.

*This summary is for informational purposes only and should be verified with the City of Tega Cay. This listing does not include all ordinances, detail of ordinances, nor does it include all updates or changes. Information is not guaranteed for accuracy. The City of Tega Cay can be contacted at 803-548-3512 or at www.tegacaysc.org.

Animals

Tega Cay is a bird sanctuary. Disturbing birds, shooting ducks, geese or any animal is prohibited.

Dogs must be on a leash or otherwise controlled. Tags for both dogs and cats must be purchased annually.

Any home improvement in excess of $500 requires a city building permit. Any structure changes to houses, decks, etc. requires a building permit.

Any dock, seawall, boat lifts, or waterfront construction or rebuilding requires City and Duke Power Company permits.

All fence installations require a City permit.

Any land disturbance requires a City permit detailing erosion control and tree replanting.

Cutting any tree 4" or larger in diameter requires a City permit.

A permit is required to install a satellite dish larger than three (3) feet in diameter, swimming pool, or detached building or structure.

Rubbish, building materials, unregistered vehicles or unsafe conditions on occupied or vacant lots are strictly prohibited.

Boats, trailers, campers, or mobile homes cannot be parked on streets or driveways, parking pads or on the premises.

Short term parking permits, for special exeptions, can be obtained at the Police Department.

Storage space for trailers, campers or mobile homes can be leased at the lot next to the Police Department.

Outdoor drying of clothes is not permitted.

Large plants, rocks of landscaping timbers can be placed no closer than two feet from the edge of the street pavement.

It is unlawful to litter.

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on all streets is 25 mph, 35 mph is permitted on the divided part of Tega Cay Drive.

Discharging of firearms within the City is prohibited. The police may give approval to shoot poisonous snakes.

Discharging a BB gun, pellet gun or paintball gun in the direction of a person, dwelling, car or animal is prohibited.

New residents must register vehicles in South Carolina within thirty (30) days.

Residents must register boats with South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Department.

Household garbage must be segregated from recyclable items, deposited in secure containers and placed curbside for pickup on Tuesdays.

Recyclable items (newspaper, glass, aluminum cans and certain plastics) will be collected at curbside on Tuesdays.

The City will collect brush, leaves, grass clippings, etc. placed at the curb every Monday. Certain items, such as refrigerators, stoves, dryers, furniture and large trees and construction materials require payment of a fee prior to removal.