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ACCESSORY BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES (50-200 square feet) A Zoning Compliance permit is required for all accessory buildings that are 50-200 square feet in size. (Buildings exceeding 200 sq. ft. in size require a Building Permit). A site plan must be included with the permit application, showing the intended location of the structure on the property and the distance to lot lines and any other structures on the property. RESTRICTIONS Only one accessory building may be placed on a property Accessory buildings cannot be placed on a vacant lot May not exceed 16’ in height LOCATION Accessory buildings are allowed in rear and side yards only Must be a minimum of 3’ from rear and side lot lines when located in rear yard Must be a minimum of 6’ from any existing structures such as a house or a detached garage Accessory buildings located in side yards must meet side yard setbacks. Side yard set backs are different for each zoning district. You must know the zoning of your property. This can be found on the City web site at http://gis6.midland-mi.org/public/index.aspx. Corner lots: These lots have frontage on two streets. The smaller frontage is considered the front yard; no accessory buildings are allowed in this area. The larger frontage is considered the side street accessory structures placed here must meet the side street setbacks. See below: Accessory buildings are allowed in flood plain areas. These structures must be designed to allow water to enter and leave. The building materials used must be rated for a wet location. Please contact the Building Inspector for more details on buildings constructed in flood plain areas. RAT WALL Rat wall must be constructed of concrete, block or foundation-grade lumber The rat wall must extend 12” into the ground and 6” above ground level All organic material such as sod, stumps and roots shall be removed No rat wall is required when placing an accessory building on a concrete slab that extends a minimum of 2’ horizontally from all four sides INSPECTIONS Lot lines must be identified so placement can be verified Rat walls must be inspected before they are covered If you have any questions regarding accessory buildings and structures please contact the City of Midland Building Department– 333 West Ellsworth Street – Midland MI 48640 Phone [PHONE REDACTED] www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/building Fax [PHONE REDACTED] rev. 10/22 Zoning District Lot Minimum Max Height (feet) Minimum Setback Requirement (feet) Area (sq. ft.) Width (feet) Front Rear Side Both Sides Side Street Residential A-1 12,000 80 28b 30 b, c 30b 8b, d 20b 20b, e Residential A-2 9,000 70 28b 30 b, c 30b 8b, d 20b 20b, e Residential A-3 7,200 60 28b 25 b, c 25b 7b, d 16b 15b, e ---PAGE BREAK--- Sample Wood Rat Wall Barrier System for Shed with Wood Floor Building size up to 200 sq ft • All wood to be foundation grade treated wood • Rat wall depth 12” below grade Siding 2” x 4” Studs Bottom (sole) plate Plywood Floor Rim Joist Foundation grade material required up to 6” above ground level Continuous nailer for rat wall barrier material ½” or ¾” foundation grade treated plywood or 1”x12” foundation grade treated wood ALL WOOD FROM 6” ABOVE GRADE TO BOTTOM OF RAT WALL IS TO BE FOUNDATION GRADE TREATED WOOD Grade