Shed permit rules in Jefferson Parish, LA — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Under Jefferson Parish zoning Sec. 40-743, an accessory building such as a shed may sit in a required rear or side yard but must not exceed 13 feet in height and must stay at least 3 feet from interior side and rear lot lines, with limits on rear-yard coverage.
The parish Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Ch. 40, Sec. 40-743) governs sheds and other accessory buildings in the unincorporated parish. Height in a required yard is capped at 13 feet. An accessory building in a side yard must be at least 60 feet from the front lot line and at least 3 feet from the nearest interior side line; in a rear yard it also generally stays 3 feet from side and rear lines unless built to the line. Combined accessory buildings may not cover more than 40 percent of the required rear yard. A building permit is required; verify your district's specifics before ordering a shed.
Oversized or improperly located sheds are zoning violations; the parish can require removal or relocation and issue fines through Code Compliance.
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