Shed permit rules in Doylestown, PA — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Doylestown Borough allows one storage shed up to 100 sq ft / 8 ft height with reduced setbacks (2.5 ft rear/side). Sheds over 100 sq ft classified as buildings with full setback requirements. Some zoning districts prohibit storage sheds entirely.
Doylestown Borough zoning provides special provisions for small residential storage sheds. One storage shed with a maximum area of 100 square feet and maximum height of 8 feet may have reduced setbacks of 2.5 feet from rear and side property lines. Only one such shed is permitted per property. Structures over 100 square feet are classified as buildings and must meet full principal building setback requirements. In some zoning districts (particularly mixed-use zones), storage sheds are not permitted at all. A building permit is required to erect, construct, or install any structure including accessory buildings. All accessory structures must meet the setback requirements of the zoning district. Contact the Zoning Officer before construction to confirm compliance.
Shed without permit: zoning violation. Exceeding size/height: must modify or remove. Prohibited in some districts.
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