Babylon, NY Accessory Structures: Shed & Carport Rules (2026)
Shed permit rules in Babylon, NY, also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations, set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Key Facts
- Max size
- 500 square feet
- Max height
- 14 feet to ridge
- Side/rear setback
- 10 feet minimum
- Street setback
- 50 feet minimum
- Garage door
- 7 feet max height
Summary
Accessory buildings in the Town of Babylon's A Residence District top out at 500 square feet and 14 feet to the ridge, and must sit at least 10 feet from side or rear lines and 50 feet from the street.
The square footage of an accessory building shall not exceed 500 square feet. ... An accessory building located on the lot shall not exceed 14 feet in height measured from grade to ridge. ... No accessory building shall be built within 10 feet of any side or rear lot lines or nearer than 50 feet to any street line.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4941158; v66 updated 2026-05-13; through 05-13-2026).
Full Breakdown
Under Town of Babylon Code § 213-71, a lot in the A Residence District is allowed one accessory building, garage, workshop or similar structure, capped at 500 square feet and 14 feet in height measured from grade to ridge. It must sit at least 10 feet from any side or rear lot line and at least 50 feet from any street line, and a garage door can't exceed seven feet in height. No interior plumbing beyond an exterior hose bib is allowed, and the structure can't be occupied as living space or built before the main house is under construction.
Violations & Fines
Building an oversized or misplaced accessory structure violates Town Code § 213-8: fines of $250 to $1,000 for a first offense, up to $5,000 for repeats, or a Bureau of Administrative Adjudication penalty up to $1,500.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does an accessory building need to be built after the house?
Sources & Official References
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