Shed permit rules in Fayetteville, AR — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Fayetteville allows backyard sheds and accessory buildings smaller than 50% of the principal structure. A structure 10 feet or less in height must sit 3 feet from a side line and 5 feet from the rear line.
Sheds and other accessory buildings in Fayetteville are regulated under the Unified Development Code and reviewed by the Building Safety Division. An accessory structure less than 50% of the size of the principal building may be placed in the backyard. If the structure is 10 feet or less in height, it must be at least 3 feet from a side property line and 5 feet from the rear property line; taller structures must meet the full zoning-district setbacks. Accessory buildings cannot sit in front of the principal dwelling. Building Safety determines whether a permit is required by size and construction; larger or foundation-built sheds need permits and inspections. A shed cannot be living space without ADU permitting under Sec. 164.19.
A structure built in the wrong setback must be relocated or removed at the owner's expense. Building a permit-required shed without one draws a stop-work order and retroactive permit fees.
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