Shed permit rules in Littleton, CO — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Littleton's building code (Title 4) and ULUC (Title 10) regulate accessory structures. Structures under 200 sq ft may be exempt from building permits in some cases, but must still comply with ULUC zoning setbacks and lot coverage. Larger structures require permits.
Littleton regulates sheds and accessory structures through the building code (Title 4) and ULUC (Title 10). Detached accessory structures under 200 sq ft may be exempt from building permits under certain conditions, but must still meet ULUC setback requirements and lot coverage limits. Structures over 200 sq ft require a building permit. All accessory structures must comply with Colorado snow load requirements (minimum 30 psf on the Front Range). Setbacks from property lines vary by zone district. Accessory structures must be subordinate to the primary dwelling in size and use. The ULUC requires a permitted primary dwelling on the lot before an accessory structure can be built. Height limits for accessory structures are typically lower than for primary structures.
Unpermitted accessory structure: stop-work order and mandatory permit. Setback violations: relocation or removal may be required.
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