Shed permit rules in Palm Beach County, FL — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Sheds in unincorporated Palm Beach County under 100 square feet do not require a building permit but must meet ULDC setbacks. Sheds 100 square feet or larger require a permit and must meet FL Building Code wind load standards (170 mph coastal, 160 mph inland).
PBC Building Division exempts utility sheds under 100 square feet, under 12 feet tall, and not used for habitation from building permit requirements per FBC §105.2. ULDC Article 4 setbacks still apply: typically 7.5 feet from side and rear lot lines in RS districts, more in RT and AGR. Sheds 100 square feet and larger require a building permit, engineered drawings or pre-approved Florida Product Approval (FPA) sheds, and tie-down anchoring designed for ASCE 7 wind speeds (170 mph in eastern PBC, 160 mph in western PBC per FBC). Sheds within Coastal Construction Control Line require additional Florida DEP review. Pre-fab sheds with FPA numbers (Tuff Shed, Suncast, etc.) streamline permitting. HOAs commonly restrict shed placement, color, and materials.
Unpermitted shed over 100 sq ft: stop-work order, permit-after-the-fact at 4x fee, possible removal. Setback violation: relocation or variance required.
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