Shed permit rules in Broome County, NY — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
NY Uniform Code exempts sheds under 144 sq ft from building permit but zoning setback approval still required. Broome County towns typically require 5-10 ft side and rear setbacks.
Under 19 NYCRR Part 1203 and 2020 Residential Code Appendix L, detached accessory structures not exceeding 144 square feet and one story are exempt from a building permit statewide. However, the zoning permit and setback requirements still apply in every Broome County municipality. City of Binghamton Code Chapter 410 requires sheds to sit at least 5 feet from side and rear property lines and not in the front yard; Town of Vestal and Town of Union require 10 feet from rear lines in most residential districts. Maximum shed height is generally 12 feet, and total lot coverage of all accessory structures may not exceed 30 percent of the rear yard. Sheds over 144 sq ft require full building permit, footings, and Uniform Code compliance. Placement over underground utilities requires 811 dig markout.
Unpermitted oversized sheds or setback violations can trigger stop-work orders and removal orders from the local code enforcement officer. Fines range from $100-$500 per day of violation under the Uniform Code (Executive Law 382).
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