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Accessory Structures in Clay, NY (2026)

1 verified accessory structures rules for Clay, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Shed & Carport Rules

In the Town of Clay, a shed or storage unit 100 square feet or less and under 12 feet tall needs no building permit or certificate of occupancy, but it still must sit at least 3 feet from any property line, building or easement and stay behind the house's front wall line.

Clay Shed & Accessory Building Rules

Some Restrictions

Town of Clay Code § 230-20A(1)(e)

Accessory buildings (e.g., storage units, sheds, etc.) for one- or two-family dwellings or townhouses in residential districts that are 100 square feet or less in area and less than 12 feet in height do not need a building permit or certificate of occupancy from the Town of Clay. However, these accessory buildings shall comply with the following minimum standards: ... Minimum setback of three f...