Accessory Structures in Glen Cove, NY (2026)
1 verified accessory structures rules for Glen Cove, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Shed & Carport Rules
Glen Cove's R-2 Half-Acre Residence District caps accessory buildings, including sheds and garages, at one story or 16 feet under City Code § 280-56.D, with detached garages further limited to 14 feet to the ridgeline and a gabled roof. Accessory structures may cover no more than 10% of the lot, and garages are capped at 500 square feet.
Glen Cove R-2 Accessory Building and Shed Rules
Some RestrictionsGlen Cove City Code § 280-56.D
§ 280-56. R-2 Half-Acre Residence District. ... D. Lot area and building requirements for accessory uses. Lot area and building requirements for accessory uses shall be as follows: (1) Maximum height: one story or 16 feet. (2) Maximum height of garages: one story, and in no event shall exceed 14 feet to the ridgeline above surrounding grade; such garages shall be designed with a gabled roof. .....
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