Shed permit rules in Dane County, WI — 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 structures in unincorporated Dane County require a building permit and must comply with Chapter 10 setback requirements for the zoning district.
Dane County requires building permits for accessory structures including sheds in unincorporated areas. Chapter 10 establishes setback requirements from property lines and other structures that vary by zoning district. In residential-transitional (TR) districts, sheds typically must be set back 5–10 feet from property lines. In agricultural districts, setbacks are generally larger. Maximum size and height for accessory structures are also regulated by the applicable zoning district.
Sheds built without permits or not meeting setback requirements are zoning and building code violations subject to fines and possible removal.
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