Greece, NY Accessory Structures: Shed & Carport Rules (2026)
Shed permit rules in Greece, NY, also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations, set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Key Facts
- Shed size definition
- Detached accessory building under 200 sq ft
- Maximum shed height
- 13.5 feet to the peak
- Yard placement
- Rear yards only in R1 districts
- Waterfront shed ban
- Interior lots under 18,000 sq ft
- Governing sections
- Zoning Code §§ 211-5, 211-11
- First-offense fine
- Up to $1,000 or 6 months jail
Summary
In Greece's single-family districts, a shed is any detached accessory building under 200 square feet used to store property-maintenance equipment. Section 211-11 caps shed height at 13.5 feet to the peak and confines all accessory structures to rear yards, while waterfront lots under 18,000 square feet (interior) or 22,500 square feet (corner) can't have sheds at all.
SHED: A detached accessory building, less than 200 square feet in area, customarily used for storage of property maintenance equipment. ... § 211-11B(3): Sheds, as defined in this chapter, customarily used for storage of property maintenance equipment. Sheds shall not exceed 13.5 feet in height, measured to the peak from the highest adjacent grade. ... § 211-11E(3): Accessory structures are permitted in rear yards only. However, detached garages may be permitted in side and rear yards only.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4702072; v22 updated 2025-08-21; through 08-21-2025).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 211, the Zoning Code, defines SHED at § 211-5 as a detached accessory building less than 200 square feet in area, customarily used for storage of property maintenance equipment; anything larger is classified instead as a private garage. 5 feet, measured to the peak from the highest adjacent grade. A shed cannot be built on a lot without a single-family home already on it, per § 211-11B(1). Section 211-11E(3) confines accessory structures, including sheds, to rear yards only (detached garages get more latitude and may sit in side or rear yards).
Waterfront lots face an extra restriction under § 211-11E(2)(a): sheds are barred entirely from waterfront yards on interior lots smaller than 18,000 square feet and corner lots smaller than 22,500 square feet. The underlying minimum setback distances from lot lines for accessory structures, along with lot-coverage limits, are set out in the Table I bulk schedule that the Town keeps as a separate attachment to Chapter 211 rather than in the article text itself, so an applicant should pull that table, or consult the Building Inspector, before finalizing placement.
Violations & Fines
Building without required approvals or exceeding the 13.5-foot height cap violates Chapter 211 and is punishable under § 211-72: up to $1,000 or six months in jail for a first offense, $1,000 to $5,000 for a second offense within five years, and $2,500 to $10,000 for a third, with each week of continued violation a separate offense. The Town Board may also sue to force compliance or enjoin the violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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