Shed permit rules in Ottawa County, MI — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Ottawa County does not zone sheds; your city or township does. In Holland Charter Township a shed of 200 sq ft or larger needs a building permit, must sit in the rear yard, and be securely anchored to the ground.
The county sets no shed rule; Michigan townships and cities regulate accessory buildings under MCL 125.3201. Holland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance § 8.3 governs residential accessory buildings. On lots under one acre with an attached garage, one detached accessory building up to 240 sq ft and 12 ft high is allowed; on 2+ acres, up to 720 sq ft and 16 ft. Lots without an attached garage may have two accessory buildings, the first up to 832 sq ft. Untreated wood framing and siding must sit at least 6 inches above the ground.
Erecting a shed 200 sq ft or larger without a building permit, or outside the rear yard, is a zoning violation subject to township code-enforcement action.
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