Shed permit rules in Lane County, OR — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
In the Rural Residential zone, accessory structures must sit at least 20 feet from a State, County, or public-road right-of-way and 10 feet from other property lines. Small buildings under 120 sq ft may encroach into the 10-foot setback (Lane Code 16.290(7)).
Lane Code 16.290(7) sets development standards for structures other than fences or signs in the Rural Residential zone. Buildings must be 20 feet from a road right-of-way and 10 feet from all other property lines. A structure containing less than 120 square feet of floor area, located more than 10 feet from other structures, may be placed within the 10-foot side/rear setback. Lots under 1 acre created before March 30, 1984 get a reduced 5-foot non-front setback. A building permit is generally required; sheds over the state exemption threshold need one. Coverage and siting also vary by zone (EFU, Forest).
Building outside the required setbacks or without a permit is a Lane Code violation; Land Management may order correction, relocation, or removal of the structure.
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