Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
A garage doesn't have to be just a place to park the car. Property owners in Vance can use metal garages to store cleaning equipment, different kinds of tools, storage and it can be used as a work space, too. Benton Metal Depot serves customers across Orangeburg and can help you find the building depending on how the space will actually be used.
Key Points
- ◦In Vance, a building permit is required once the garage exceeds 200 square feet.
- ◦Benton serves Partersville, Parler, Felderville and Santee and other communities around Vance.
- ◦Check the permit and setback rules before deciding exactly where the garage will go.
- ◦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.
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 |
168
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Orangeburg County
Orangeburg's permitting office, Orangeburg County Permitting and Inspections Department (Planning & Community Development), sets the accessory-structure line at 200 square feet — build under that and you generally skip the full building-permit process, though a 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. still applies. Confirm your lot's zoning district before ordering, since setbacks vary by district.
Delivery to Vance
Current delivery time to Vance is approximately 1 to 2 weeks. Benton also serves nearby communities including Partersville, Parler, Felderville and Santee. Before delivery gets close, make sure you've handled the local permits and any site preparation needed for your particular garage.
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.
How far is Benton Metal Depot from Vance?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 128 miles from Vance. The company serves residents throughout Orangeburg, including communities such as Partersville, Parler, Felderville and Santee. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Vance area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Vance 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., although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with Orangeburg County Permitting and Inspections Department (Planning & Community Development). A setback controls how close the building can be to certain property boundaries. Check that distance before you settle on a location, especially when space on the lot is tight.
Should I pour the concrete before ordering the garage?
Get the garage specifications nailed down first. You want to know the correct dimensions and make sure the planned location meets the rules for Vance before putting permanent concrete in the ground. It's much easier to adjust a garage plan on paper than to deal with a slab that was poured in the wrong place or at the wrong size.
How long does it take to get a metal garage delivered to Vance?
Current delivery time to Vance 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.
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 Vance, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.
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.
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.
Definitions
- ◦ Concrete Slab
- A flat poured-concrete surface commonly used as the finished floor and part of the foundation system for a garage.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Walk Door
- A regular entry door that lets you enter the garage without opening one of the larger vehicle doors.
- ◦ Gable
- The triangular wall section found at the end of a building with a pitched roof.
- ◦ Setback
- The required amount of space between your garage and a property line, road or another boundary covered by local rules.
- ◦ Ridge
- The top line of a pitched roof where the two sloping sides come together.
- ◦ Building Footprint
- The amount of ground the garage takes up, based on its outside width and length.
Vance, 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
- 128
- Drive Minutes
- 168
- Nearby Towns
- Partersville, Parler, Felderville, Santee
- 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 has been working with metal building products in Statesboro since 2004. That local experience is important when you're planning a garage in Vance and trying to sort through materials, building specifications and the rest of the project details. Benton works with homeowners, contractors and property owners throughout the region.
Ready to talk through your metal garages project in Vance?
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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