Yes, you can build a shed without a permit in Riverside County, but there are specific conditions. If your shed is a one-story detached accessory structure used as a tool or storage shed, playhouse, or for similar purposes, and the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet, you do not need a permit.
Storage sheds that are less than 120 square feet and eight feet in height do not require a building permit, but still require Planning Division approval through an over-the-counter application called a Zoning Clearance.
A permit is required before constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, or demolishing a building or structure or installing or altering any equipment which is regulated by the model codes adopted by the County of Riverside.
Permits are required for most all construction projects.
You must apply for householder planning permission to add or replace a hard standing or paved area. This is if any of the following apply: it will be located between the house and the road and exceed 5m² and: the hard surface will be made of non-porous materials.
Projects that DO NOT need a building permit are simple surface (cosmetic) projects; minor repairs and replacements; and minor site improvements or small structures.
Application for a permit may be made at the public Permit Services counter in the One Stop Shop. You may also need to submit construction drawings for plan check review that detail your proposed improvements.
A permit is required before constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, or demolishing a building or structure or installing or altering any equipment which is regulated by the model codes adopted by the County of Riverside.
Types of Projects That May Be Exempt From a Building Permit in California Painting. Floor upgrades. Kitchen remodels. Small drywall projects. Common electrical work. Small outbuildings. Bathroom fixes. Fences.