Do you need a permit? A detached garage or similar building (shed, pergola, gazebo, greenhouse, arbour, workshop, playhouse or detached carport) is considered an accessory residential building in the Land Use Bylaw, and will require a building safety approval (building permit) if: It is greater than 10 m2 (107 sq. ft.)
The quick and simple answer is: you usually don't need a permit if the shed is 120 square feet or less.
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Per the Florida Building Code, sheds 200 square feet or less and used exclusively for storage purposes are exempt from permitting requirements.
In the unincorporated areas of Broward County and in cities we contract with, a permit​​ is required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, remove or demolish any building, structure or part thereof.
Setback Requirements: Main Structure. 25 ft. The sum of the side yard setbacks shall be at least 25% of the lot width, but not to exceed 50 ft.
Do I need a permit to a shed? Yes, a building permit is required.
Minor Construction or Maintenance Work: Work such as installation of water meters (up to two (2) inches) at existing service laterals, cable splice pits not in or within two (2) feet of a roadway, street light or traffic signal maintenance, or similar types of work may be done without permit or prior notice to the ...
Single-family home and inium replacement of existing countertops and sinks that are going back in the same location (bathroom vanity, kitchen cabinetry replacement in single family and iniums does require a permit) Window repair.