Sheds with an area greater than two hundred (200) square feet require Zoning Approval as well as a Construction Permit. The shed is to be mounted on a base of at least four (4) inches of crushed stone or an equivalent mounting surface. It must be securely tied down to prevent wind from disturbing the installation. Inspection upon completion is required.
Sheds must be at least six (6) feet from side and rear property lines and must meet the front setback requirements for the zone. Sheds must also be at least ten (10) feet from any principal building.
Consideration should be given to the fact that Sheds impact the Building Coverage as well as Gross Building Floor Area which are parameters governed by Borough Zoning Ordinances. The following information is from the Zoning Ordinances.
(1) A property survey prepared in the last eight (8) years showing the location of the shed is required for review (2) A complete set of construction drawings and/or manufacturers’ specifications of the shed is required (3) The Zoning Data Table (above) must be completely filled out or application will be rejected