Tool Shed Permit?

[Sean]

Hi all,
Just curious, is there a size limit for sheds that if you stay below a certain square footage you won't need a permit? For example, there were some counties in California that you could build a 10'x14' structure with no permit required. Any thoughts?

I'm planning on pouring concrete for the posts, so it's a little bit more permnanent than buying a prefab shed. As always there are the setback requirements that would be followed.

Mahalo,

Sean

[lquade]

that is true on maui but our county i believe is not the sq footage but the height. anything over 6 feet high needs a permit. period. if you are signed off on your house and have great neighbors then i wouldnt bother if it is really just a small shed.

[Rob Tucker]

From the UBC Sec. 106.2.1 Work Exempt from Permit:

One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the projected roof area does not exceed 120 square feet.

[John S. Rabi]

quote:

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Originally posted by lquade
...anything over 6 feet high needs a permit...

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That fraction of an inch makes it a different world, it's 6 feet and over. You are home safe with 5'11.9"! []

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