South Fulton, GA Accessory Structures: Shed Rules (2026)

Sheds are governed by South Fulton's own Zoning Ordinance (Appendix C). Section 303.02 lists accessory structures customary to a single-family dwelling as "outbuildings such as tool sheds, woodsheds, workshops, outdoor kitchens, pool houses, gazebos, storage sheds, detached garages, detached carports, and play equipment," and directs readers to Article 4 for setback restrictions. The placement rules are in Section 403.03(f): in agricultural and residential zoning districts, accessory structures may be located in rear or side yards but shall not be located within a minimum (required) yard. Section 402 requires that accessory structures be constructed concurrently with or subsequent to a principal structure, meaning a shed cannot be the only building on a lot. Maximum height in single-family residential districts is limited - no single-family residential dwelling or accessory structure may exceed 40 feet in height (Table 4-1, footnote 8), though sheds are typically far shorter. A greenhouse accessory to a residential use is separately capped at one-third of the floor area of the principal dwelling (Section 303.02(b)). The exact minimum-yard setback depends on the property's zoning district as listed in Table 4-1. Building permits are administered by the city's Department of Community Development and Regulatory Affairs.