Accessory Structures in Bowie, MD (2026)
1 verified accessory structures rules for Bowie, Maryland, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Shed & Carport Rules
In the City of Bowie, a storage shed or other accessory building is capped at 200 square feet of combined floor area and one story or 15 feet in height, and it needs whatever permits Prince George's County and the City require. Placement is restricted to the rear yard, following the county's zoning setbacks.
Bowie Shed and Accessory Building Rules
Some RestrictionsBowie City Code § 26-11A(1), (2)
Accessory buildings used for residential storage, excluding the keeping or storage of cars, trucks, cargo vehicles, boats, and trailers, shall be permitted in residential zones in the City of Bowie on lots consisting of 20,000 square feet or less subject to the following restrictions: ... Floor area. The maximum allowable floor area of an accessory building, temporary or permanent, including an...
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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Bowie city rules.
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