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I am planning on putting together a (7x8) resin shed on top of pavers in my backyard. It seems a lot of people are under the impression that you need a permit for any shed in the Town of Hempstead; however, on the ToH website they have the code posted as shown below. My understanding from reading this is that my shed (56 sq ft) would be well under the amount that would require a permit. Is anyone here able to confirm that my understanding is correct? I do not want to get in trouble with the Town, but also do not want to pay any unnecessary fees for a permit that is not required. Thank you.
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Appendix A221: Building Code Administration
Section 4: Building Permits:
B.
Exemptions. No building permit shall be required for work in any of the following categories:
(1) Construction or installation of one-story detached structures associated with one- or two-family dwellings or multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) which are used for tool and storage sheds, playhouses or similar uses, provided the gross floor area does not exceed 144 square feet (13.88 square meters);"
Also curious as to how an elevated playhouse/structure would be viewed as far as permits go.
A shed in the town of hempstead does require a permit unless it meets the below criteria. Below criteria is the only loop hole.
"Sheds which have an inside capacity of less than 52 cubic feet and do not exceed 72 inches in height shall not require building permits. Furthermore, these types of sheds may project into one of the required side yards, provided that the said side yard shall not be diminished to a width of less than five feet."
Otherwise if you don't meet that criteria you need to get a permit and follow the below rules.
A shed shall not exceed one hundred forty- four (144) square feet of floor area, nine (9) feet in height maximum, and twelve (12) feet horizontally maximum, unless authorized as a special exception by the Board of Appeals.
No shed shall be nearer any front property line than forty-five (45) feet and must be at least two (2) feet from the rear and side property lines. Shed must be located in the rear yard.
Not up for debate. These are the rules.
Technically though, you can also attached shed to house. The shed would be subject to house setbacks and lot coverage but it could be bigger and in side yard. This would obviously require a permit also.
Forget about all the fools at the Town of Hempstead. They are going to make something very cheap both more difficult and much more expensive than something like a shed needs to be; Beyond the nonsense of gaining their approval via surveys and permits (both of which you pay for, for absolutely nothing); they are going to tax you (they are going to multiply your cost in perpetuity).
Go around the Town using all legal means.
If it has wheels and a plate it is a vehicle not a shed.
A shed in the town of hempstead does require a permit unless it meets the below criteria. Below criteria is the only loop hole.
"Sheds which have an inside capacity of less than 52 cubic feet and do not exceed 72 inches in height shall not require building permits. Furthermore, these types of sheds may project into one of the required side yards, provided that the said side yard shall not be diminished to a width of less than five feet."
Otherwise if you don't meet that criteria you need to get a permit and follow the below rules.
A shed shall not exceed one hundred forty- four (144) square feet of floor area, nine (9) feet in height maximum, and twelve (12) feet horizontally maximum, unless authorized as a special exception by the Board of Appeals.
No shed shall be nearer any front property line than forty-five (45) feet and must be at least two (2) feet from the rear and side property lines. Shed must be located in the rear yard.
Not up for debate. These are the rules.
Technically though, you can also attached shed to house. The shed would be subject to house setbacks and lot coverage but it could be bigger and in side yard. This would obviously require a permit also.
52 cubic feet is less than 4 x 4 x 4. That's not even a shed, that's closer to a garden box. How the %#*^ did they decide on 52 cubic ft?
52 cubic feet is less than 4 x 4 x 4. That's not even a shed, that's closer to a garden box. How the %#*^ did they decide on 52 cubic ft?
This loop hole is really meant to allow people who buy those premaid storage units without a annoying neighbor calling it a shed. I agree it is not really a shed but basically it is just making sure that someone does not bust a neighbors chops if they pick one of these up at ace hardware and uses it.
Also curious as to how an elevated playhouse/structure would be viewed as far as permits go.
I don't officially know, but I don't think you need permits for a kids playhouse/ swingset. As far as I understand those are non-permanent. Probably would be viewed differently if it were built like a shed rather than an open air structure sitting on the ground.
No permit needed. Size isn't the issue. A resin shed is not considered a permanent structure and pavers are not considered a permanent base. ipso facto, no permit required.
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