Building permits are required for all accessory structures over 40 sq ft. Structures 150 sq ft or less require an application with location sketch. Larger structures require scaled drawings. Contact Building Inspection at 972-744-4174.
Richardson requires building permits for accessory structures over 40 square feet. For structures 150 sq ft or less, a permit application with a sketch of the proposed location is needed, and the structure may not exceed 12 feet in height. Structures over 150 sq ft require scaled drawings and may not exceed 25 feet in height. All structures must meet minimum setbacks (7 ft side, 3 ft rear/18 in at alley) and cannot exceed 8% of lot area or 40% of the principal dwelling size. The Building Inspection Department reviews applications and conducts inspections.
Building without a permit results in citations, stop-work orders, and fines. Non-compliant structures may need to be removed.
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