Coral Gables, FL Accessory Structures: Shed & Carport Rules (2026)
Shed permit rules in Coral Gables, FL, also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations, set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Key Facts
- SFR building site minimum
- 5,000 sq ft
- Small garage exception
- 350 sq ft, 5-ft side/rear
- General accessory setback
- Same as principal house
- Max total site coverage
- 45% of building site
- Design authority
- Board of Architects approval
Summary
Coral Gables treats a backyard shed as an accessory structure: in the Single-Family Residential district it must meet the same setbacks as the house, with only a narrow exception for small detached garages, and Board of Architects review controls exact placement.
Accessory buildings or structures shall be governed by the same minimum setback requirements as provided for the principal building... In no case shall an accessory building or structure be located closer to the front or side street of a lot or building site than the main or principal building, unless approved by the Board of Architects. One (1) story detached garages located in the rear yard area, with a floor area that does not exceed three hundred-and-fifty (350) square feet, may have a side setback of five (5) feet and a rear setback of five (5) feet.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Fee Schedule: Supplement 2 | Zoning Code: Supplement 1 | Code of Ordinances: Supplement 25 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Under Zoning Code Sec. 2-101, accessory buildings and structures, including storage sheds, in the SFR district must follow the same minimum setbacks as the principal house, and can never sit closer to the front or side street than the house without Board of Architects approval. Sheds also can't occupy the yard between the street and the residence. The only carve-out is for a one-story detached garage under 350 square feet in the rear yard, which may pull in to a 5-foot side and 5-foot rear setback. All accessory structures still count toward the site's 45% maximum ground coverage.
Violations & Fines
Building a shed without meeting these setbacks, or in the street-side yard, is a zoning violation; the city can order it relocated or removed and requires Board of Architects sign-off before it's built.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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