Shed permit rules in Broward County, FL — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Sheds and accessory buildings in unincorporated Broward County must comply with Ch. 39 zoning setbacks and the Florida Building Code with HVHZ enhancements. An accessory building must be subordinate to the principal use per §39-4. Building permits are required.
Section 39-4 defines an accessory building as a separate, subordinate building devoted to an accessory use on the same plot as the principal building. Accessory structures must comply with zoning district setback requirements (varies by district — contact Broward County Zoning at Zoning@Broward.org for specific setbacks). In the HVHZ, all structures including sheds must meet enhanced wind-load standards. Building permits are required through Broward County Building Code Services. Outdoor storage of junk items around accessory buildings violates property maintenance standards (§39-133). For jobs valued at $5,000+, a Notice of Commencement must be filed.
Building without permit: code enforcement citation. Structures in setback areas: potential demolition order.
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