Shed permit rules in Hoboken, NJ — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Sheds and accessory structures in Hoboken are tightly regulated under Chapter 196 (Zoning). Rear deck structures are governed by specific provisions. Given Hoboken's near-zero available lot space, large sheds are rarely feasible. Permits required; sheds must comply with setbacks.
Chapter 196 (Zoning) governs accessory structures in Hoboken. Rear deck structures must not exceed the height of the first dwelling floor, must be unroofed and unenclosed platforms, and are considered part of the principal structure for lot coverage calculations. Small sheds may be permitted in rear yards with zoning approval and building permits if under applicable size thresholds. Setbacks from property lines apply. Given Hoboken's extremely small lot sizes — typically rowhouses with minimal rear yard space — large sheds are nearly impossible to accommodate. Contact the Construction Code Office at (201) 420-2000 before any accessory structure installation.
Unpermitted shed: zoning violation, removal order. Shed exceeding lot coverage: mandatory removal.
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