Shed permit rules in Somerset County, NJ — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
A small shed skips the construction permit everywhere in Somerset County. N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14(b)8 exempts a garden-type utility shed of 200 square feet or less and 10 feet or under in height.
New Jersey's UCC, at N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14(b)8, waives the construction permit for garden-type utility sheds 200 square feet or less in area, 10 feet or less in height, accessory to a home, and without water, gas, oil, or sewer connections. That exemption reads the same in Bridgewater, Franklin Township, and Somerville. It does not waive zoning: municipal ordinances under the Municipal Land Use Law still fix side and rear setbacks and lot coverage, so most towns require a zoning permit. Wiring the shed or exceeding the size triggers a permit.
A shed over 200 square feet built without a construction permit is unlawful work under the UCC. A compliant-size shed placed inside a municipal zoning setback violates the local ordinance and can be ordered moved.
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