Shed permit rules in St. Clair Shores, MI — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Macomb County has no countywide shed ordinance. Under the Michigan Residential Code, a one-story detached shed is exempt from a state building permit if its floor area does not exceed 200 square feet, but the local township or city still sets zoning and setback rules.
Sheds and detached accessory buildings in Macomb County are governed by the statewide Michigan Residential Code plus the local zoning ordinance, not by a county ordinance. Section R105.2 exempts one-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses from a building permit when the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet. A permit exemption is not a zoning exemption: nearly every Macomb community requires a zoning permit for any shed and enforces its own size, height, lot-coverage, and setback standards. Larger sheds, pole barns, or any structure with utilities generally require a locally issued permit. Confirm the threshold and setbacks with your local building department first.
Placing a shed inside a required setback, exceeding the local size or height limit, or building a shed over 200 square feet or with utilities without the required local permit can bring citations, fines, and removal orders.
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