Accessory Structures in Alamance County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Alamance County, North Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Alamance County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Shed & Carport Rules
Alamance County lets accessory structures such as sheds and detached garages sit as close as 3 feet to the rear property line or an easement line, well inside the 20-foot rear setback that applies to primary buildings under the Unified Development Ordinance's dimensional standards.
Alamance County Accessory Structure Setback Rules
Some RestrictionsAlamance County UDO §§ 6.1.1 (Setbacks); 6.4.6 (Development Specific Provisions, Accessory Structures)
Accessory structures may be located no closer than 3' of rear property line or easement line, if easement is present on property. […] An accessory structure with a footprint less than 150 square feet or that is a minimal investment of $3,000.00 or less and satisfies the criteria outlined above is not required to meet the elevation or floodproofing standards or 6.4.5. Elevation or floodproofing ...
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