St. George, UT Accessory Structures: Shed & Carport Rules (2026)
Shed permit rules in St. George, UT, 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
- Permit-exempt size
- under 200 sq ft
- Max height
- 20 feet
- Rear-yard street setback
- 20 feet
- Separation from other structures
- 6 feet (or 0 ft if under threshold)
- Governing chapter
- Title 10, Ch. 7 (Residential Zones)
Summary
St. George exempts small one-story accessory structures from a building permit: sheds under 200 square feet can go in the side or rear yard without one, but they still have to follow the city's placement, height, and setback rules.
B. Accessory Structure: A one (1) story accessory structure is subject to the following standards... 5. An accessory structure not exceeding two hundred (200) square feet, that does not require a building permit, is allowed in the side and rear yard, and no separation is required.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 2026-062, passed August 6, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Under St. George's residential-zone yard standards, a one-story accessory structure not exceeding 200 square feet does not require a building permit and may sit in the side or rear yard with no separation from other structures. It still must stay under 20 feet tall, sit at least 20 feet back from any street if in the rear yard, avoid diverting stormwater onto neighboring lots, and get written utility-commission approval before being built over an easement. Sheds cannot be built or used before the main house is occupied. Once a structure reaches 200 square feet or larger, it falls outside this exemption and needs a standard building permit under the city's adopted construction codes.
Violations & Fines
Building or maintaining a structure in violation of Title 10's zoning provisions is a class C misdemeanor under St. George City Code § 10-1-14, and unpermitted oversized sheds can be red-tagged by code enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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