Shed permit rules in York County, SC — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
A detached shed over 200 square feet in unincorporated York County needs a building permit; a shed of 200 square feet or less needs only a zoning compliance application. Setbacks apply either way, and metal buildings need engineer-sealed plans.
York County splits accessory structures at 200 square feet. A detached shed, garage, workshop, or barn greater than 200 square feet requires the full Residential Permit, a land disturbance questionnaire, and a site plan showing setbacks from all four property lines. A structure of 200 square feet or less requires a different, lighter Zoning Compliance Application. Either way the shed must meet its zoning district setbacks and, where permitted, be built to the 2021 SC Residential Code. Metal buildings must submit plans sealed by an engineer registered in South Carolina.
A shed over 200 square feet built without a permit is illegal construction. A shed placed inside the required setback is subject to correction regardless of size.
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