Roswell, GA Accessory Structures: Shed & Carport Rules (2026)
Shed permit rules in Roswell, GA, also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations, set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Key Facts
- Rear setback
- 20 feet minimum
- Side interior setback
- 15 feet minimum
- Max accessory height
- 24 feet
- Districts covered
- AG-43, RS-87, RS-30
Summary
In Roswell's AG-43, RS-87 and RS-30 single-family districts, sheds and other accessory structures need 20 feet from the rear line, 15 feet from the side, and stay under 24 feet tall.
AG-43 RS-87 RS-30 Accessory Structure Setbacks Ⓗ Primary street, major/minor (min) 70'/60' 70'/70' 70'/60' Ⓘ Side street, major/minor (min) 35'/30' 40'/35' 35'/30' Ⓙ Side interior (min) 15' 15' 15' Ⓚ Rear (min) 20' 20' 20' ... Ⓑ Accessory structure (max) 24' 24' 24'
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 17 | Unified Development Code: Supplement 5).
Full Breakdown
Roswell's Unified Development Code sets separate, larger setbacks for accessory structures, sheds, detached garages, workshops, than for the house itself in the AG-43, RS-87 and RS-30 districts (UDC Table 3.2.2.1). A shed must sit at least 20 feet off the rear property line, 15 feet off the side interior line, and 70/60 feet (major/minor street) off the primary street frontage, farther back than the district's own street setbacks require for the house. Table 3.2.2.2 caps accessory structure height at 24 feet. Georgia's state minimum standard building codes still govern permitting; confirm requirements with Roswell's Building and Construction Department (Code of Ordinances Ch. 5) before starting construction.
Violations & Fines
Placing a shed inside the 20-foot rear or 15-foot side-interior accessory setback, or building it taller than 24 feet, violates UDC § 3.2.2 and can force relocation or removal by the Zoning Director.
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