Murfreesboro, TN Accessory Structures: Shed & Carport Rules (2026)
Shed permit rules in Murfreesboro, TN, also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations, set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Key Facts
- Side/rear setback
- 5 feet minimum
- Front setback
- 60 ft, or 10 ft behind house
- Rear yard cap
- 50% of required rear yard
- Governs
- garages, sheds, storage structures
Summary
Detached sheds and accessory structures in Murfreesboro's residential districts must sit at least 5 feet from side and rear lines and well back from the front lot line.
for interior lots in residential districts, detached accessory structures and uses, except fences, walls, and hedges, shall be located not less than sixty feet from the front lot line and in no event shall be closer to the front lot line than ten feet behind the front of the principal structure and not less than five feet from any side and rear lot lines. Detached accessory structures on residential lots that are closer than five feet to a principal structure shall be treated as attached structures for setback purposes whether physically attached or not; (b) for corner lots in residential districts, detached accessory structures and uses on corner lots, except fences, walls, and hedges, shall be located no closer to the front lot line than ten feet behind the front of the principal structure on the same lot, and not less than five feet from any side lot lines. Detached accessory structures on residential lots that are closer than five feet to a principal structure shall be treated as attached structures for setback purposes whether physically attached or not; (2) in all residential districts, attached accessory structures and uses shall maintain the same setbacks as required for the principal structures;
UPDATED: February 12, 2026
APP A:196
APPENDIX A - ZONING
(3) no accessory structure or use in any residential district shall occupy more than fifty percent (50%) of the required rear yard;
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 18 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Appendix A - Zoning Section 25 governs detached sheds, garages, and other accessory structures. On interior residential lots, a detached accessory structure must sit at least sixty feet from the front lot line, no closer to the front line than ten feet behind the front of the principal structure, and at least five feet from any side or rear lot line. A shed placed within five feet of the house is treated as an attached structure for setback purposes, and no accessory structure may cover more than half of the required rear yard.
Violations & Fines
Sheds built inside the setback or exceeding the 50% rear-yard coverage cap are zoning violations enforceable by the Building Official through stop-work orders, permit denial, or removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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