Palm Coast, FL Accessory Structures: Shed Rules (2026)

Palm Coast regulates sheds as accessory structures under LDC Section 4.01. The city's permit threshold is more permissive than Florida's general 200 sq ft default: effective July 8, 2021, a building permit is not required for residential sheds 120 sq ft or less — but the property owner must sign an acknowledgement of the Land Development Code regulations and submit it online at palmcoastgov.com/eplanreview prior to installation. Sheds greater than 120 sq ft require a Florida Building Permit with engineered foundation and hurricane-rated wind anchorage (Flagler County is in the 140 mph design wind zone under the Florida Building Code). Setbacks: a shed not exceeding 100 sq ft may be located 5 feet from the abutting interior side or rear property line; a shed greater than 100 sq ft must be located a minimum of 10 feet from the rear property line and meet the side setbacks of the zoning district. The shed may not be located in front of the principal building line of the house, may not sit within any drainage or utility easement, and must be located behind the front and side street building facades of the principal structure (LDC Section 4.01). Sheds may not be used for habitable space (no sleeping/living), and a shed converted to such use would create an unpermitted second dwelling unit prohibited in SFR districts. ITT/HOA covenants on most Palm Coast lots add private restrictions on shed style, color, materials, and visibility that remain enforceable independently. Questions: Zoning Division at (386) 986-3751.