Shed permit rules in Woodbury, MN — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
In Woodbury, a building permit is required for accessory buildings larger than 200 square feet. Sheds must sit at least five feet from side and rear property lines, may not exceed a 12-foot wall height, and tarps, canvas and similar materials are prohibited for exterior use.
Woodbury treats sheds as accessory buildings under Chapter 24 zoning. A building permit is required for any accessory building greater than 200 square feet; sheds smaller than 200 square feet do not require a permit but must still comply with all applicable building codes and zoning standards. Accessory buildings must be set back at least five feet from side and rear property lines. They generally may not be located in front of the principal building, and they may not be placed on drainage, utility, or other easements. Accessory building walls may not exceed 12 feet in height, and structures are limited to one story. In platted residential areas, exterior materials such as plastic sheets, cloth, canvas, tarps and similar materials are prohibited, and the zoning code (per the Chapter 24 standards mirrored as Sec. 24-281) requires detached structures' exterior materials to match the principal building. Total accessory building floor area is capped under the residential standards, with the code limiting size by district. Because thresholds and setbacks are enforced, homeowners should confirm dimensions, placement and permit status with the city before ordering or building a shed. On corner lots, structures with wide doors facing the side street may need to meet the more restrictive side-yard setback of the underlying zoning district.
Building an oversized or improperly sited shed, building without a required permit for structures over 200 square feet, or using prohibited tarp/canvas materials can result in code enforcement action and orders to relocate, modify, or remove the structure.
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