Shed permit rules in Palm Bay, FL — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Palm Bay exempts sheds under 120 square feet from building permits. Larger sheds require building permits and may not exceed 50% of the principal structure's living area. Metal accessory structures over 300 sq ft or 12 ft tall must simulate non-metal construction in residential zones.
Under Palm Bay's administrative code, one-story detached accessory structures used as tool/storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses under 120 square feet do not require a building permit but may need a zoning permit. Sheds may not exceed 50% of the principal structure's living area. No accessory building may be erected without a principal building on the property. Metal structures over 300 square feet or 12 feet high in residential zones must be designed to simulate non-metal construction, treated with textured coating, or painted to match the primary residence. Maximum height is the lesser of the principal structure height or 25 feet.
Unpermitted structures receive a notice to either obtain a retroactive permit (with double fees) or remove the structure within 60 days. Fines of $100–$500 apply for non-compliance.
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