What are the requirements for building a shed or garage on residential property?
A storage shed, gazebo, or similar structure that is no more than 16 feet in height and no larger than 120 square feet may be constructed or placed up to, but not on or over, a side or rear property line. The shed must, however, be located at least 6 feet away from any other structure on the site. A permit is not required for sheds meeting these limitations. A large shed or detached garage may be constructed in the rear yard as long as it is at least 5 feet from the rear property line, at least 3 feet from the side property line, and at least 6 feet from any other structure on the site. The structure must also be no more than 30% of the rear yard, whichever is less. Additional restrictions apply for accessory structures to be placed elsewhere on a property or on corner lots. Please contact the Planning & Economic Development Department at (309) 797-0706 with questions.
A storage shed, gazebo, or similar structure that is no more than 16 feet in height and no larger than 120 square feet may be constructed or placed up to, but not on or over, a side or rear property line. The shed must, however, be located at least 6 feet away from any other structure on the site. A permit is not required for sheds meeting these limitations. A large shed or detached garage may be constructed in the rear yard as long as it is at least 5 feet from the rear property line, at least 3 feet from the side property line, and at least 6 feet from any other structure on the site. The structure must also be no more than 30% of the rear yard, whichever is less. Additional restrictions apply for accessory structures to be placed elsewhere on a property or on corner lots. Please contact the Planning & Economic Development Department at (309) 524-2050 with questions.
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