Residential Accessory Buildings & Storage Sheds

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General Information

  • Accessory buildings larger than 120 square feet in area require a permit.
  • Accessory buildings are limited to 15' in height, measured from grade to the average height of the highest roof surface.
  • Accessory buildings shall not have a utility meter separate from the main building.
  • A maximum of one accessory building (not a detached garage) and one detached garage shall be
    permitted per lot or adjoining lots under a single ownership.

Additional information related to accessory buildings is available in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.

Submittal Requirements
See here.

Inspections
An inspection needs to be scheduled upon completion of work.

Applications and Fees
Applications are accepted through the CityServe portal in addition to payment of permit fees. Please call 972-466-3225 with any questions.

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