Weber County Shed Building Permit Requirements

Farr West City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

Farr West City does not require a building permit for any shed, playhouse or similar structure that is 200 sq. ft. and smaller. The Farr West Building Department webpage states the following under the "Know if a building permit is required" link:

Building permits are required for the following projects: 

• Accessory buildings over 200 sq. ft.

This means that most sheds, chicken coops, playhouses and other outbuildings that are 200 sq. ft. or smaller do not require a permit unless you are adding utilities. If you have any questions we recommend contacting the Farr West Building Department by calling (801)731-4187

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Harrisville City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

The Harrisville City website does not clearly state what size of shed requires a building permit. Many Utah jurisdictions exempt one-story detached accessory structures that are 200 sq. ft. or smaller, but we have not independently verified how Harrisville applies that exemption. We recommend confirming the current requirements with Harrisville City.

For current information, contact Harrisville City at 801-782-4100.

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Hooper City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

Hooper City does not require a building permit for any detached storage shed or similar structure that is 200 sq. ft. or smaller.  However, these sheds do require a site plan approval showing that all setback requirements are being met.  Buildings larger than 200 sq. ft. do require a building permit.  Below is an excerpt from the Hooper City Building Department webpage:

Building permits are required for, but are not limited to, the following:

• Construction of any detached accessory building larger than 200 square feet or over 1 story in height regardless of construction type. (Structures less than 200 square feet require site plan approval) All structures less than 200 sq ft are required to have "site plan" approval.

If you have any other questions, please contact Hooper City at (801) 732-1064.

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Huntsville City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

Huntsville does not require a building permit for any detached sheds or accessory structures that are 200 sq. ft. or smaller. However, all structures larger than 200 sq. ft. require both a Land Use Permit and a Building Permit. Below is an excerpt from the Huntsville Town Building Permits & Land Use Forms:

Any owner or authorized agent who intends to engage in new construction of a structure with a footprint 200 square feet or greater shall only commence work after first, having received a Land Use Permit from the Huntsville Planning Commission, and then, secondly, upon issuance of a Building Permit from the Huntsville Town Building Official or authorized delegate of the Huntsville Building Official. Currently, Huntsville Town contracts with Sunrise Engineering. Below is the link for the Building Permit Application...

If you have any other questions we recommend contacting the Huntsville City offices

Huntsville Town Offices: (801)745-3420

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

North Ogden City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

North Ogden's building information does not clearly state what size of shed requires a building permit. Although many Utah jurisdictions exempt one-story detached accessory structures that are 200 sq. ft. or smaller, we have not verified how North Ogden applies that exemption or whether separate zoning or site-approval requirements apply. We recommend confirming the current requirements with the North Ogden Building Department.

North Ogden Building Department:

(801)737-9837 or (801)737-2218

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Ogden City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

Ogden City does not require a building permit for accessory building or sheds that are 200 sq. ft. or smaller. However these structures must still comply with the City Municipal Code regulations through a land use permit. Below is an excerpt from the Ogden City Building Permits webpage: 

Obligations when Land Use permits required

There are some construction or improvement activities, while not requiring a building permit, must still comply with the City Municipal Code regulations through a Land Use permit. Some of those items are:

• Installing a driveway or an accessory vehicle parking area to your property
• Installing a fence
• Installing a detached accessory building to a residential property when 200 sq. ft or less in size

For additional information, visit the Ogden City Building Permits & Inspections page or contact Building Inspections at 801-629-8950.

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Riverdale City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

Riverdale City previously published guidance indicating that sheds 200 sq. ft. or smaller generally did not require a building permit unless plumbing or electrical work was included, while larger buildings required a permit. The city has since updated its website, and we have not been able to confirm whether that policy has changed. We recommend verifying the current requirements directly with Riverdale City before construction.

SHEDS / ACCESSORY BUILDING
Q Is a permit required to build a shed in Riverdale City?
A Yes and No. If a permit is required, A fee based on the valuation of the structure will be assessed.
Typically, a shed that is 200 square feet or less does not require a building permit unless some type of electrical or plumbing work will be completed. A shed that exceeds 200 square feet requires a building permit.

If you have any other questions, please contact the Riverdale City Building Department at (801) 394-5541 ext. 1276.

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Roy City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

Roy City does not require a building permit for any storage sheds or other outbuildings that are 200 sq. ft. and smaller and are not taller than 10 ft. This information has been verified on the Roy City Detached Structures Information Packet. Below is an excerpt from that page:

Permits not required for:

1. Detached accessory buildings with a maximum height of 10 feet and a maximum size of 200 square feet shall not require a building permit, provided:‍‍‍

• All setback requirements for the zone in which the accessory building is located are met.
• No portion of the accessory building extends over the property line.
• No storm water runoff from the accessory building is allowed to run onto the adjacent property.

If you have any other questions, please contact the Roy City Building Department at 801-774-1040.

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

South Ogden City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

The city of South Ogden only requires a building permit on sheds or other accessory buildings that are larger than 200 sq. ft.  Below is an excerpt from the South Ogden Building & Inspections FAQ webpage:

Is a permit required to build a shed in South Ogden City?

Yes. A permit is required for sheds larger than 200 sq. ft.   Sheds 200 sq. ft. or less do not require a permit, however, the following guidelines must be adhered to.  Any shed found to be in non-compliance may be required to be removed. Also note that any shed built over a utility easement without written permission from the utility companies is also subject to removal.

ACCESSORY BUILDING (SHED) GUIDELINES:

• No accessory buildings are allowed in the front yard.
• Accessory buildings located in the rear yard must be located not less than 6' (measured from eave to eave, not wall to wall) from the main building, not less than 1' from the property line (measured from eave) and no less than 10' from any building (eave to eave) located on an adjacent lot.
• If an accessory building is to be located over a utility easement, written permission must be obtained from the utility company or easement holder before placement.
• You can get a copy of your lot with dimensions and easements from Weber County's web site. Go to www.co.weber.ut.us/psearch/ and search by either your last  name or address.
• No accessory building may exceed 19' in height measured from finished floor to midway of roof, and no wall may exceed 10' measured from finished floor.
• Accessory buildings are allowed in the side yard, but must be located at least 6' (eave to eave) from the main building and at least 10' from any buildings on an adjacent lot (eave to eave). In addition, they must also meet side yard setback requirements, which vary from 8'-10' depending on what zone the property is located in. (Please call 622-2709 for zoning information). Note that many side yards are not wide enough to accommodate an accessory building and still meet side yard setback requirements.

If you have any other questions, please contact the South Ogden City Building Department at 801-622-2913.

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Washington Terrace City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

Washington Terrace does not require a building permit for sheds that are 200 sq. ft. or smaller; however, a zoning compliance permit is required. The city states that there is no charge for this permit. Larger accessory buildings require additional review. See the city's Accessory Buildings (Shed) information sheet for placement, height and other requirements.

Accessory Buildings Shed Information Sheet

• Height and placement limits apply to accessory buildings. Verify the current limits with Washington Terrace Community Development.
• A zoning compliance permit is required for sheds 200 sq. ft. or smaller, and the city states that there is no charge for this permit. Larger accessory buildings require additional review.
• Setbacks and other placement requirements still apply. Confirm the current requirements before locating or installing the building.

Contact the Washington Terrace Building Department for more information. (801)395-8288 or (801)393-8681

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

West Haven City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

West Haven's current building information does not clearly state a simple shed-size exemption on this page. Because permit and zoning requirements can change, we recommend confirming the current requirements directly with the West Haven Building Department before construction.

If you have any other questions, we recommend contacting the West Haven Building Department: (385)389-2690

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.