Shed permit rules in Lakewood, NJ — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Lakewood defines a shed as a 1-story accessory building with a maximum footprint of 200 sq ft and maximum height of 12 feet. Sheds may be placed 5 feet from side and rear property lines. No shed is permitted in the front yard setback. Permits are required for all shed sizes.
Under the Unified Development Ordinance, a shed is defined as a 1-story accessory building for incidental storage with a maximum building footprint of 200 square feet and a maximum height of 12 feet. Sheds may be placed as close as 5 feet from side and rear property lines. No shed is permitted within the front yard setback. Permits are required for all shed sizes. No shed may be placed within any drainage or conservation easement. In certain limited cases, the Zoning Officer may permit a shed immediately adjacent to side or rear property lines if specific criteria are met and the contiguous property owner provides written consent.
Building without a permit or in violation of setbacks requires correction. General penalties apply.
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