Shed permit rules in Glendale, AZ — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Glendale allows small storage sheds on residential property. Sheds under 200 square feet and 8 feet tall or less generally do not require a building permit but must still comply with setback requirements. Larger sheds require a building permit. All accessory structures, including sheds, are limited to 50% of the primary building's floor area in most residential districts.
Under Glendale's building regulations (Chapter 9) and Unified Development Code (Chapter 35), storage sheds 200 square feet or less in area and 8 feet or less in height are typically exempt from building permit requirements but must still meet zoning setbacks. Sheds exceeding these dimensions require a building permit and plan review. In most residential zoning districts, accessory structures must be set back at least 5 feet from side and rear property lines. Sheds are not permitted in front yards. The combined floor area of all accessory structures cannot exceed 50% of the primary dwelling's floor area (exceptions exist for agricultural and large-lot zoning districts). Prefabricated and site-built sheds must be anchored and comply with wind resistance standards appropriate for Maricopa County.
Sheds built without required permits or outside setback requirements may be subject to code enforcement action, fines, and orders to remove or relocate the structure.
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