Shed permit rules in Norristown, PA — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Norristown Municipal Code Chapter 320 (Zoning) permits sheds only in rear yards, limits them to 20% of rear yard area, sets 5-foot setbacks from rear/side lot lines and principal structure, caps height at 15 feet, and requires special exception for sheds over 150 sq ft or 12 ft in height.
Norristown Municipal Code Chapter 320 (Zoning) §320-63 and §320-64 govern accessory uses and structures in all residential districts. Sheds are permitted only in rear yards; they may not occupy more than 20% of the rear-yard area. Minimum setbacks: 5 feet from rear and side lot lines and 5 feet from the principal structure. Maximum height: 15 feet to the roof peak. Sheds larger than 150 square feet in footprint or taller than 12 feet require a special exception from the Norristown Zoning Hearing Board under §320-117. Accessory buildings must be placed on a stable pad (concrete, asphalt, wood, or metal) and may not be used for human habitation. Electrical work, plumbing, or heating installations require separate permits under the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (Pa. C.S. Title 35 §7210 et seq., UCC), adopted statewide. Sheds over 1,000 sq ft or with a fixed foundation are regulated as principal or accessory structures requiring a full building permit and UCC inspection. Historic-district properties in Norristown's designated historic areas need additional Historical Architectural Review Board review under Chapter 148. Montgomery County stormwater rules also apply for impervious-coverage calculations.
Unpermitted shed or exceeding setbacks: Zoning Officer notice of violation, $50-$1,000 fine under Municipal Code §1-17, with daily recurrence until cured. Repeated non-compliance: magistrate enforcement and potential removal order. Habitation of shed: immediate Property Maintenance Code enforcement with up to $1,000/day penalty. Unpermitted electrical/plumbing: Pennsylvania UCC violation with additional fines and stop-work orders.
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