Shed permit rules in Stark County, OH — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
In Canton, a shed is any accessory unit up to 200 square feet, and only one shed is allowed on a property with a principal structure. Detached accessory structures must sit 5 feet from side yard lines and 4 feet from the rear line.
Canton Codified Ordinance 1139.01 governs permitted accessory buildings, including storage sheds. A shed is defined as any unit up to 200 square feet, and the ordinance allows only one shed per property that has a principal structure. Detached accessory structures must be set back 5 feet from the side yard lines and 4 feet from the rear line; corner lots must also meet front-yard requirements, and structures with vehicle access facing an alley must sit 20 feet from the alley centerline. These are Canton city rules. In unincorporated townships, shed size and setbacks are set by township zoning under ORC Ch. 519, so check with your local zoning inspector.
Placing a shed too close to a lot line or exceeding the one-shed limit can trigger a Canton zoning violation and an order to relocate or remove it. Verify setbacks with Canton Zoning (330-438-4726) before building.
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