Shed permit rules in Brookline, MA — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Accessory structures in Brookline must comply with dimensional requirements under the Zoning By-Law (Article V) and may require building permits. Structures in the Floodplain Overlay District require a Floodplain Development Permit.
Brookline's zoning dimensional requirements (Article V) govern accessory structure placement and size. Building permits are required from the Building Department for any new structure. Small temporary sheds below the permit threshold may not require a permit — confirm with the Building Department. Any accessory structure in Brookline's Floodplain Overlay District requires a Floodplain Development Permit. Accessory structures must not adversely impact flood conditions.
Structures built without required permits are subject to stop-work orders and removal.
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