Katy requires a permit for storage sheds and other detached accessory buildings, with setback and height limits set by the city zoning ordinance and building code.
City of Katy zoning regulations require that detached residential accessory structures generally sit a minimum of five feet from side and rear property lines and may not encroach into the required front yard. Small accessory structures under 200 square feet have a three-foot side and rear setback, while structures under 20 square feet and 5 feet tall may sit in required side or rear yards. Heights are limited based on distance from the property line. Storage buildings, carports, garages, and workshops require a permit from the Permits and Building Services Department before construction.
Building a shed without a permit, exceeding height or size limits, or violating setbacks can lead to stop-work orders, removal demands, and citations issued by code enforcement.
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