Shed permit rules in Colorado Springs, CO — 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 (sheds, workshops, detached garages) in Colorado Springs require a building permit if they exceed 200 square feet or are over 1 story. Smaller sheds may be built without a permit but must meet setback and zoning requirements.
Per Colorado Springs Development Services and PPRBD guidelines, accessory structures under 200 sq ft may be built without a building permit in many cases, but must still comply with zoning setbacks, height limits, and land use standards. Structures over 200 sq ft require a PPRBD building permit. All accessory structures must meet side and rear yard setbacks (typically 5 feet), must not be placed in required front yards or setbacks, and must not be used as dwelling units (unless permitted as an ADU). In WUI/wildfire zones, additional requirements apply for fire-resistant construction materials.
Unpermitted structure: retroactive permit with penalty. Non-compliant setback: modification or removal.
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