Shed Rules: Babylon vs Huntington Station

Sheds under 100 sq ft in Babylon generally do not require a building permit but must meet rear-yard setback of 3-5 feet depending on zoning district. Sheds over 100 sq ft require permit, must meet full setbacks, and cannot exceed lot coverage limits. Prohibited in front yards.

Small sheds under 100-144 square feet are generally permit-exempt in Suffolk County towns but must still meet setback rules (typically 3-5 feet from side and rear property lines). Sheds over 144 sq ft or those on permanent foundations require building permits. Electrical or plumbing connections always require separate permits.