I everyone,
I planned on building a shed this spring. I've began preparing plans for a 10x16, but I may increase it to 12x16. I plan to use it as a workshop, so I'll probably insullate it an run a power line out there. My yard is long and somewhat narrow. I wanted to put the shed in the back rear corner, facing sideways (so you would see the side of the shed from the house). I have a full 8' vinyl fence around the entire yard. No neighbors to the rear, although there is a sort-of main road that's about twenty or thirty feet from my rear fence line. The road is buffered by berms and tress/bushes.
Presently, there's a small 8' x 8' shed in the spot where I plan on putting the new shed, that I'll tear down. That shed is about one foot from the property line on the side, and about 15 feet from the rear property line.
I just called the township and apparently, sheds over 100 square feet must comply with sideyard set backs only. The side yard setback for my yard is 10 feet.
Personally, I think it would look ridiculous to have the shed 10 feet off the side property line. As I said, the shape of the yard is long and narrow, and with the fence, I think it would look stupid sticking out like that from the side.
I could request a variance, but that would require a $250.00 application fee, and a $500.00 review escrow, just to make the application. That's way more than I'm willing to spend just to make the application.
So it looks like my choices are two-fold: (1) comply with the sideyard setback and have the shed 10' from the side property line; or (2) ditch the permit and hope for the best.
Does anyone know what would happen if I began building (or built) and the town found out? Could they force me to move the shed or tear it down. I wouldn't mind paying a small fine, but if I end up having to move the shed or tear it down, that would really suck. I have a feeling they would make me submit and application ($750 at least) and see what happens. If I get approval after the fact, I'd be good (although I'd be out $750). If I didn't get approval after the fact, I'm assuming they would make me move or tear down the shed.
Also, my next door neighbor has a shed that is on the opposite side of the fence from where mine would be. It's like a foot or two from the property line an I'm pretty sure it's bigger than 100 square feet. If I get a permit and they come out to inspect, would I get my neighbor in trouble for their shed?
Thanks,
Kevin
I planned on building a shed this spring. I've began preparing plans for a 10x16, but I may increase it to 12x16. I plan to use it as a workshop, so I'll probably insullate it an run a power line out there. My yard is long and somewhat narrow. I wanted to put the shed in the back rear corner, facing sideways (so you would see the side of the shed from the house). I have a full 8' vinyl fence around the entire yard. No neighbors to the rear, although there is a sort-of main road that's about twenty or thirty feet from my rear fence line. The road is buffered by berms and tress/bushes.
Presently, there's a small 8' x 8' shed in the spot where I plan on putting the new shed, that I'll tear down. That shed is about one foot from the property line on the side, and about 15 feet from the rear property line.
I just called the township and apparently, sheds over 100 square feet must comply with sideyard set backs only. The side yard setback for my yard is 10 feet.
Personally, I think it would look ridiculous to have the shed 10 feet off the side property line. As I said, the shape of the yard is long and narrow, and with the fence, I think it would look stupid sticking out like that from the side.
I could request a variance, but that would require a $250.00 application fee, and a $500.00 review escrow, just to make the application. That's way more than I'm willing to spend just to make the application.
So it looks like my choices are two-fold: (1) comply with the sideyard setback and have the shed 10' from the side property line; or (2) ditch the permit and hope for the best.
Does anyone know what would happen if I began building (or built) and the town found out? Could they force me to move the shed or tear it down. I wouldn't mind paying a small fine, but if I end up having to move the shed or tear it down, that would really suck. I have a feeling they would make me submit and application ($750 at least) and see what happens. If I get approval after the fact, I'd be good (although I'd be out $750). If I didn't get approval after the fact, I'm assuming they would make me move or tear down the shed.
Also, my next door neighbor has a shed that is on the opposite side of the fence from where mine would be. It's like a foot or two from the property line an I'm pretty sure it's bigger than 100 square feet. If I get a permit and they come out to inspect, would I get my neighbor in trouble for their shed?
Thanks,
Kevin