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G:\BDP Policies\BDP 6 Resd Utility Sheds.docx Page 1 of 2 Community Development Department Building & Safety Division Policy No.: BDP 6 Original Effective Date: February 3, 1997 Revised Date: January 1, 2020 Initiated By: Kenneth C. Petersen, P.E. Approved By: Gregory A. Shreeve, Sr., Chief Building Official Subject: Residential Utility Sheds Code References Section 7.28.290 Exceptions 3 of the Dublin Municipal Code (DMC) Utility sheds at or less than 120 square feet of floor area and below eight feet in height do not require a building permit. 1. Maximum Size A. A building permit is not required for a utility shed when the structure is less than 120 square feet and at or less than eight feet in height. B. A utility shed over 120 square feet in floor area or greater than eight feet in height requires plan review approval and a building permit from the Planning and Building & Safety Divisions. 2. Location on Property. The minimum setback distances noted below must be maintained. SETBACKS For lots less than 5,000 square feet in size: Enclosed structures greater than 8 feet in height Enclosed structures less than or equal to 8 feet in height Maximum Height 10 feet 8 feet Front Yard Setback Not allowed Not allowed Side Yard Setback 3 feet 0 feet Street Side Yard Setback 3 feet 3 feet Rear Yard Setback 3 feet 0 feet For lots 5,000 square feet in size or greater Maximum Height 15 feet 8 feet Front Yard Setback Not allowed Not allowed Side Yard Setback 5 feet 0 feet Street Side Yard Setback 5 feet 5 feet Rear Yard Setback 5 feet 0 feet ---PAGE BREAK--- G:\BDP Policies\BDP 6 Resd Utility Sheds.docx Page 2 of 2 3. Water run-off from the accessory structure’s roof must be maintained within the property. 4. Applicants to obtain Home Owners Association approval for additional rules and regulations. 5. Properties in a planned development may have different setbacks than those listed above. Planning Division pre-approval must be obtained for conformance to zoning regulations such as the maximum allowable building coverage of the lot, setbacks to property lines, maximum size and height.