Shed permit rules in Richland County, SC — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
In unincorporated Richland County a shed or other accessory structure generally cannot sit in front of the principal home's building line, must stay at least 10 feet from any property line in the rear yard, and in residential districts cannot exceed 1,200 square feet or 50% of the main home's
Sec. 26-185(b) of the Land Development Code sets customary accessory-structure standards. An accessory structure may not be placed in front of the building line of the principal structure. In side yards it must meet the district's minimum side setback; in rear yards it must be at least 10 feet from any property line. Height cannot exceed the district limit. In residential districts total accessory area is capped at 50% of the principal building's gross floor area or 1,200 square feet (whichever is greater), and may cover no more than 30% of the yard. City sheds follow that city's code.
Sheds that violate setback, size, or permit rules are zoning violations; the Planning Department may require removal or relocation and issue citations under the LDC's code-compliance article.
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