Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
If you're shopping for a metal garage in Bolen Town, don't start with the building size. Instead, you should start with what you're planning to put inside it. A pickup, two cars and a workbench all need different amounts of room. Benton Metal Depot supplies garage packages for residential, agricultural and commercial properties throughout Orangeburg.
Key Points
- ◦The current local setback for a metal garage is Not independently confirmed — Orangeburg County zoning ordinance (Municode Appendix A) has district-specific yard tables but the exact side/rear accessory-structure setback figures were not retrievable from search excerpts..
- ◦Plan for door clearance and walking room when deciding how wide your garage needs to be.
- ◦Check the permit and setback rules before deciding exactly where the garage will go.
- ◦In Bolen Town, a building permit is required once the garage exceeds 200 square feet.
- ◦Benton serves Livingston, Neeses, Norway and Wolfton and other communities around Bolen Town.
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
200
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Not independently confirmed — Orangeburg County zoning ordinance (Municode Appendix A) has district-specific yard tables but the exact side/rear accessory-structure setback figures were not retrievable from search excerpts.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Inland South Carolina (Midlands) — roughly 115-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; must be confirmed with a SC-licensed engineer or the county building official.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Panel type/gauge |
29-gauge and 26-gauge Rib panels -- Benton's existing standard gauge/profile for pole-barn, carport, and agricultural structures.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Drive time from Statesboro |
118
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Orangeburg County
Before a metal garage goes up in Bolen Town, check with Orangeburg County Permitting and Inspections Department (Planning & Community Development) — Orangeburg's cutoff for requiring a building permit is 200 square feet. Below that, you still need to clear the Not independently confirmed — Orangeburg County zoning ordinance (Municode Appendix A) has district-specific yard tables but the exact side/rear accessory-structure setback figures were not retrievable from search excerpts. setback from your property line.
Delivery to Bolen Town
Metal garage delivery to Bolen Town can take about 1 to 2 weeks. Use that time to take care of permits and get the site ready if work is needed beforehand. If you're hiring someone for grading or concrete, coordinate those jobs around the delivery schedule instead of trying to squeeze everything in at the last minute.
Representative product photo — a Orangeburg County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
What do I need to do to my property before the garage arrives?
First, decide exactly where the garage will go and check the permit and setback requirements with Orangeburg County Permitting and Inspections Department (Planning & Community Development). Then follow the site requirements for the garage you've selected. Any grading, concrete or other preparation should be based on the final building specifications. Don't prepare the site using rough dimensions if the building hasn't been finalized.
Can I use my metal garage as a workshop too?
Definitely! Just plan for the workshop before deciding on the garage size. A workbench, toolboxes, shelving and equipment can eat up a lot of floor space, especially when you're also parking a vehicle inside. Make sure to give yourself enough room to work comfortably instead of trying to fit a workshop into whatever space happens to be left over.
Do I need a permit for a metal garage in Bolen Town?
That depends on the garage and the requirements of Orangeburg County Permitting and Inspections Department (Planning & Community Development). The current rule requires a permit once the garage exceeds 200 square feet. Check before doing any permanent site work. There may be other requirements tied to your property as well, so getting an answer early can save you from having to change plans later.
Can I use a metal garage just for storage?
Yes. Cars don't have to be part of the equation at all. A metal garage can give you enclosed space for tools, lawn equipment, recreational gear and other belongings. If storage is the main purpose, think about shelving and aisle space while planning the building so everything remains accessible once the garage starts filling up.
Are metal garages a good choice for Georgia?
Metal buildings are utilized throughout Georgia for garages, equipment storage and other residential, agricultural and commercial uses. The important thing is choosing a building appropriate for the project and location. If you're building in Bolen Town, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.
Can I put a metal garage beside my house?
You may be able to, but don't assume every open spot on the property is buildable. Orangeburg County Permitting and Inspections Department (Planning & Community Development) has requirements that can affect garage placement, including a current setback of Not independently confirmed — Orangeburg County zoning ordinance (Municode Appendix A) has district-specific yard tables but the exact side/rear accessory-structure setback figures were not retrievable from search excerpts.. Check the rules for your address before choosing the location, particularly if you're working with limited room between the house and property line.
How much extra room should I allow around my vehicles?
Don't measure a car and make the garage barely wider than the vehicle. You need enough room to open the doors, get in and out, walk around it and reach anything stored nearby. With two vehicles, remember the space between them too. Adding a little breathing room during planning can make a big difference once you use the garage every day.
How long does it take to get a metal garage delivered to Bolen Town?
Current delivery time to Bolen Town is approximately 1 to 2 weeks. If your project also involves permitting, grading or concrete, don't wait to do those jobs until the garage is almost ready. Use the delivery window to get the property prepared, and base your schedule on the estimate given for your order.
Definitions
- ◦ Walk Door
- A regular entry door that lets you enter the garage without opening one of the larger vehicle doors.
- ◦ Trim
- The finished metal pieces used along corners, roof edges, openings and other transitions on the building.
- ◦ Eave Height
- The height of the sidewall measured to the point where the wall and roof meet.
- ◦ Clear Span
- Open floor space between the building's exterior supports without interior columns getting in the way.
- ◦ Wall Panel
- Formed metal sheet used to enclose and protect the exterior walls of the garage.
- ◦ Concrete Slab
- A flat poured-concrete surface commonly used as the finished floor and part of the foundation system for a garage.
- ◦ Building Permit
- Approval from the local government to construct a building under the building and zoning rules that apply to the property.
- ◦ Overhead Door
- The large door that opens upward to let cars, trucks or equipment move in and out of the garage.
- ◦ Fastener
- A screw or other connector used to hold metal panels and building components securely in place.
- ◦ Roof Pitch
- How steep the roof is, usually described by how much it rises over a set horizontal distance.
Bolen Town, Orangeburg County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Orangeburg County Permitting and Inspections Department (Planning & Community Development)
- Permit Authority Url
- https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/223/Permits-Inspections
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- 200
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Not independently confirmed — Orangeburg County zoning ordinance (Municode Appendix A) has district-specific yard tables but the exact side/rear accessory-structure setback figures were not retrievable from search excerpts.
- Wind Load Zone
- Inland South Carolina (Midlands) — roughly 115-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; must be confirmed with a SC-licensed engineer or the county building official.
- Coastal
- Drive Miles
- 95.8
- Drive Minutes
- 118
- Nearby Towns
- Livingston, Neeses, Norway, Wolfton
- Delivery Weeks In Stock
- 1
- Delivery Weeks Custom
- 2
- Panel Type Gauge
- 29-gauge and 26-gauge Rib panels -- Benton's existing standard gauge/profile for pole-barn, carport, and agricultural structures.
- Color Count
- 7
Why Benton Metal Depot
Benton Metal Depot manufactures metal products in Statesboro and has served residential, agricultural and commercial customers since 2004. For someone building a garage in Bolen Town, that means working with a regional metal supplier rather than trying to piece the project together from unrelated sources. The garage package can be quoted around the specifications of the project.
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Sources
- Internal: category-data.php (pole-barns / agricultural-pole-barns copy) (2026)
- color-collection.php Weather XL Rib/PBR color chart: Polar White, Pebble Gray, Granite, Onyx, Vanilla, Sand, Chocolate (29ga; 5 of the 7 also available in 26ga). Real Benton color count for this panel line -- not confirmed as the specific palette Jim/Trey intend to offer for metal garages. (2026)
- https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/223/Permits-Inspections (2026)
- Orangeburg County FAQ (https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/m/faq?cat=25#question-126) — one-story detached storage structures accessory to a one- or two-family dwelling are exempt from a permit if floor area does not exceed 200 sq ft; verify against the primary building-regs PDF at https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/437/Planning-Buildings-and-Building-Regulations-PDF (2026)
- https://library.municode.com/sc/orangeburg_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_APXAZO — needs direct lookup of the district yard-requirement table (2026)
- General ASCE 7 inland-SC range (windload.solutions and similar secondary sources) — no county-specific primary map source found (2026)
- Orangeburg County is inland SC, not among the coastal counties named in the client spec (2026)
- Computed 2026-09-16: GeoNames zip centroid -> OSRM public routing engine (real driving route from Statesboro, Bulloch County, GA). Deterministic and reproducible, but a free public demo routing server, not Google Maps -- spot-check a sample before confirming. (2026)
- Computed 2026-09-16: same OSRM routing result as drive_miles, converted from seconds. (2026)
- Computed 2026-09-16: 4 nearest cities in benton_service_area_cities.php by straight-line (haversine) distance from zip centroid. (2026)
- Bulk-set via dev-fact-review.php (2026)
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