Shed permit rules in Richardson, TX — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
A building permit is required for all accessory structures over 40 sq ft. Structures 150 sq ft or less cannot exceed 12 ft in height. Structures over 150 sq ft cannot exceed 25 ft. Total accessory structure area may not exceed 8% of lot area or 40% of the dwelling size.
Richardson requires building permits for all accessory structures over 40 square feet. Structures 150 sq ft or less need an application with a location sketch and may not exceed 12 feet in height. Structures over 150 sq ft require scaled drawings and may not exceed 25 feet in height. All detached buildings must meet minimum setbacks: at least 7 feet from side property lines (unless entirely in the rear yard), minimum 3 feet from rear property line, or 18 inches if adjacent to an alley. Total area of all accessory structures on a lot may not exceed 8% of the lot area or 40% of the principal dwelling's floor area, whichever is less. Detached garages must have a minimum 24-foot pavement length perpendicular to the garage door for maneuvering.
Building without a permit results in citations, potential stop-work orders, and fines up to $2,000. Non-compliant structures may need to be removed.
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