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In accordance with Section
VII, Subsection C, of the Town of Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw, sheds
must be placed within either the side or rear yard of the lot. Such
structures that are 200 sq. ft. or less in area must be located a
minimum of 10 ft. from all side and rear property lines. Sheds that
are 120 sq. ft. or less in area do not require a building permit;
however, their placement must comply with the minimum 10 ft. setback
requirement.
A building permit must be obtained for those structures which are
greater than 120 sq. ft. in area and such buildings are subject to
real estate taxation. A completed building permit application and
2 plot plans of the property showing the proposed location of the
shed and its setbacks to adjacent property lines must be filed in
the building inspector’s office. Building permit applications
are available either at the office or can be downloaded by accessing
the "Forms, Licenses & Brochures" tab.
The placement of a shed or accessory structure that exceeds 200 sq.
ft. in area must comply with the side and rear yard setbacks required
for a principal building as set forth in Table II of the Zoning Bylaw
applicable to the zoning district within which the property is situated.
Effective April 1, 2007, the Seventh Edition of the Massachusetts
State Building Code, One and Two Family Dwelling Code, a foundation
system (frost protection) is not required for "Freestanding
accessory structures with an area of 400 square feet (37 sq. m.)
or less and an eve height of ten feet (3048mm) or less..." |
