Shed permit rules in Quakertown, PA — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Quakertown Borough Ch. 27 defines structures as anything on the ground including sheds. Building permits required under PA UCC. Must meet zoning district setbacks. Buffer yards (20 ft min) must be free of accessory buildings. Contact Code and Zoning for specifics.
Quakertown Borough zoning (Chapter 27) defines a structure as anything constructed or erected on the ground or attached to the ground, including buildings, sheds, and mobile homes. Building permits are required under the PA Uniform Construction Code (UCC) adopted by the Borough. Accessory structures must comply with zoning district setback requirements. Buffer yards (minimum 20 feet wide) must be free of principal or accessory buildings, parking, outdoor storage, or any use other than open space. The Code and Zoning Department handles all building permits. Since officers are often in the field, appointments should be scheduled at 215-536-5001. Accessory buildings in floodplain areas have additional requirements under Chapter 8.
Shed without permit: building code violation. Non-compliant placement: zoning violation.
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