Shed Rules: Appleton vs Little Chute

Sheds in Appleton are accessory buildings under Section 4-141 of the Appleton Municipal Code. Sheds under 50 square feet are exempt from a building permit but must still meet zoning. Sheds over 100 square feet require a concrete slab, sheds 150 square feet or larger are reclassified as a garage. All sheds must sit in a side or rear yard, at least 3 feet from any side or rear lot line, 10 feet from the principal building and 5 feet from any other accessory building.

Sheds in the Village of Little Chute require a building permit issued by the Inspections Department at 108 W Main Street under the Village's residential building permit table. The permit fee for a shed less than 200 square feet is $50.00, and the fee for a detached garage of 200 square feet or more is $200.00. All residential construction, including sheds, must comply with the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) and the Village of Little Chute Municipal Code, including the zoning standards in Chapter 44. In the RC Conventional Single-Family District, Sec. 44-46(e)(1)(c) requires a 7-foot individual / 15-foot combined side yard setback for principal structures, which sets the framework for accessory-building placement. The Village's authority to regulate accessory structures rests on Wis. Stat. Sec. 61.35 (village zoning).