Sheds & Garages

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Detached Accessory Structures

  • Detached accessory structures, such as garages, carports, or storage sheds, must be placed behind the front building line of the house.
  • A detached accessory structure must be located at least three (3) feet from the side and rear property lines.
  • A detached accessory structure must be located at least six (6) feet from the house (can be measured diagonally).
  • A garage or shed cannot be built on a vacant lot.
  • One (1) accessory structure per property is allowed in addition to a garage.

Attached Structures

  • Garages attached to the house must meet the same setback requirements as the house.

Permit Requirements

Residential Zones: Sheds and garages less than 200 square feet require a development permit. Sheds and garages 200 square feet or larger require a building permit.

All Other Zones: Sheds and garages 120 square feet and under require a development permit; those over 120 square feet require a building permit.

Special Notes

  • Check power lines and easements that may be on your lot/parcel before adding structures.
  • Setbacks are measured from the property line to the building’s drip edge.
  • Since the side and rear setback for a detached structure is only three (3) feet, you should be certain of where your property lines are to avoid conflict with neighboring property owners. The City can provide the dimensions of your property, but not the precise location of lot lines. A survey is the best option to determine lot lines.

Height Limits

  • Height limit is 14 feet from the midpoint of the eaves to the building’s drip edge. Height is measured from the midpoint of the eave and peak at the average grade.

shed height measurements

 

Carports

  • Metal Carports are prohibited.
  • Carports must be attached to the ground and must meet a 60-lb snow load and a 115-mph wind load requirement.
  • A carport must be placed at least six (6) feet from the house.

Acceptable Accessory Structure Materials

Any accessory structure placed in a residential property or zone in the city shall be of residential construction properly painted or sided. Pole-style storage buildings and sheet metal accessory structures are prohibited in all residential zones or developments.

SHEET METAL ACCESSORY STRUCTURES ARE PROHIBITED

 

Example Site Plan

 

More information can be found in the Zoning Ordinance – Section 2311 Accessory Structures