Shed permit rules in Plainfield, NJ — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Plainfield limits storage sheds to 150 sq ft and one story or 15 ft height (whichever is less). Sheds must be used exclusively by occupants for residential purposes. Max 3 accessory structures per lot. No box containers.
Under Plainfield's Land Use Ordinance (Ch. 17, Article IX), storage sheds are accessory structures limited to 150 sq ft and must not exceed one story or 15 feet in height. Sheds must be used exclusively by occupants of the principal building for items customarily associated with residential use. No more than 3 accessory structures may be erected on any lot. Accessory structures may not exceed 35% of the principal building's ground area. Box containers (shipping containers) are prohibited in all zones.
Unpermitted structure: retroactive permit with penalty. Setback violation: modification or removal. Habitation: immediate correction.
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