Shed permit rules in Marion County, OR — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
In Marion County's rural residential zones, all accessory structures, including sheds, may cover no more than 25 percent of the rear yard. A shed's peak height is capped at nine feet at the lot line, rising with distance from the line.
The Marion County Rural Zoning Code, Chapter 17.117, governs residential accessory structures like sheds on unincorporated county land. Section 17.117.020 limits total lot coverage by all accessory structures to 25 percent of the rear yard area. Section 17.117.030 sets height: nine feet of peak height at the lot line, increasing one foot for each foot of setback from the line, up to 35 feet, with roof drainage kept on the property. In farm and forest (EFU, SA, FT, TC) zones, an accessory structure must keep a 20-foot setback from all property lines. A building permit through the state one- and two-family dwelling code may still apply. Cities such as Salem set their own shed standards, so confirm your jurisdiction and
A shed exceeding coverage, height, or setback limits, or built without a required permit, is a zoning and building-code violation enforced by Marion County code enforcement or your city, with correction orders, fines, or removal.
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