Shed permit rules in Davis County, UT — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
In Layton and most Davis County cities, sheds larger than 200 square feet need a building permit; smaller sheds still must meet zoning setbacks. Every shed must sit within the yard setbacks set for your zone.
Layton City requires a building permit for any shed over 200 square feet; a shed 200 square feet or smaller needs only a free placement (zoning) permit confirming it meets setbacks. Required setbacks come from Municipal Code Table 5-1 (residential) and vary by zone. On unincorporated Davis County land, accessory buildings are a permitted use under the county Land Use Ordinance and must meet the zone's yard standards (for example, 25-foot front and rear and 10-foot side yards in the Agriculture Estate zone). Confirm with your city building division before construction.
Building without a required permit or inside a setback can bring stop-work orders, fines, and removal or relocation of the structure.
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