Englewood regulates sheds and accessory buildings under Chapter 250 Land Use, requiring compliance with district setback rules, lot coverage limits, and building permit review through the Code Enforcement Department.
Sheds in Englewood are classified as accessory structures under the City's Land Use code. Accessory buildings on a residential premises shall not cover more than 20% of the rear yard area when the principal building is one story, or 15% when it exceeds one story. Side and rear yard setbacks vary by zoning district, and impervious coverage caps apply across the lot. The Building and Code Enforcement Department at 2-10 North Van Brunt Street reviews shed permits and confirms placement against the zoning map.
Violations include erecting an accessory structure without a permit, placing a shed inside required setbacks, exceeding coverage limits, or building in a front yard. Enforcement may require removal or relocation of the structure.
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