Shed permit rules in Urbana, IL — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
A backyard shed is an accessory structure in Champaign County. In the City of Champaign a detached accessory building must sit at least 10 feet off the rear line and 6 feet off the side; larger sheds need a building permit.
The City of Champaign treats a shed as a detached accessory structure that must meet the zoning district's yard setbacks: a minimum rear yard of 10 feet and a side yard of 6 feet on standard single-family lots. Sheds are non-habitable and cannot be used as living space, and any electrical service to a shed needs its own permit. Larger structures and foundation work require a building permit from the city's Building Safety Division. In unincorporated Champaign County a Zoning Use Permit is required for accessory buildings under the county Zoning Ordinance, and prefabricated sheds must still meet the district's setbacks.
A shed placed inside a required setback, or a larger structure built without the necessary permit, is a zoning violation subject to a correction notice, relocation, or removal.
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