Shed & Outbuilding project
Shed Permit Site Plans
A site plan showing your shed’s size and its distance to the lot lines and other buildings. Larger sheds may also need a floor plan and elevation.
- Permit needed?
- Often for sheds over about 120 to 200 square feet, or with power.
- Who reviews it
- Zoning or building department
- Site Plan
Drawings you’ll need
What a Shed Permit Asks For
Counties don’t all ask for the same drawings. This is what they usually want for a shed; we confirm your county’s list in the quote.
Plan review
What the County Checks on a Shed Permit
The items reviewers look for first. Every sheet we draw shows them.
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Size
Footprint in square feet, the number that decides if a permit is needed.
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Distance to lot lines
Shed dimensioned to the side and rear lines.
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Distance to the house
Separation from other buildings, for fire rules.
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Height
Overall height against accessory building limits.
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Easements
Kept off recorded utility easements.
Permit sent back with comments? We revise drawings to answer each one, including plans drawn by someone else.
Permit CorrectionsWhat to send us
What to Send Us
- RequiredProperty addressSo we can check setbacks
- RequiredShed size and locationMark it on a photo of the yard
- HelpfulShed brochure or plansIf it’s a kit or prefab
- HelpfulPower or plumbingIf you’re adding either
Missing something? Send what you have. We start from county parcel records and aerial imagery, and ask if anything else is needed.
How it works
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Send the basics
Use the quote form or WhatsApp. Two minutes.
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Approve your price
We check your county’s requirements and reply with the price and turnaround. Nothing starts until you approve.
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Get your drawings
Drawn to scale, ready to upload to your permit portal.
Shed permit FAQ
Shed Permit Questions
Short answers to what people ask before ordering. Ask anything else in your quote request.
Get Price QuoteDo I need a permit for a shed?
Many counties exempt small sheds, often under 120 to 200 square feet with no power. Larger sheds and workshops usually need one.
How close to the fence can a shed be?
Accessory buildings often need 3 to 5 feet from side and rear lines, sometimes less for small sheds. It depends on your zoning.
Do I need plans for a prefab shed?
Usually just a site plan, plus the manufacturer’s drawings. Larger buildings may need a floor plan and elevation.
Can you draw a shed that’s already built?
Yes. We draw it where it stands, so you can permit it after the fact.