Permitting
Accessory Structure Permits
Permit packages for detached garages, workshops, sheds, studios, and all residential accessory structures.
Accessory Structure Permits
Accessory structure permits. Done right.
Accessory structure permit packages cover the full drawing documentation required for detached garages, workshops, storage buildings, art studios, pool houses, and all other residential accessory structures. We produce complete permit sets tailored to the structure type, jurisdiction requirements, and site conditions. Packages cover everything from a simple storage shed to a multi-bay detached garage with finished interior space.
8+
Structure Types
4–7 Days
Turnaround
Always Checked
Site Coverage
Included
Setback Review
Coverage
Structure Types.
Detached Garage
Workshop or Hobby Studio
Storage Building or Barn
Pool House or Cabana
Garden Room or She-Shed
Artist or Music Studio
Home Gym or Sports Building
Agricultural Outbuilding
How It Works
From scope to permit-ready set.
Site and Zoning Review
We review the property against applicable setback requirements, lot coverage limits, accessory structure size maximums, and any height restrictions or design standards required by the jurisdiction for the structure type.
Structure Design Documentation
Complete architectural drawings of the proposed structure: floor plan, all exterior elevations, roof plan, foundation type, and structural notes or coordination with the engineer of record where required.
Site Plan Update
The site plan is drawn or updated to show the proposed structure with dimensions, setbacks from all property lines and existing structures, and the updated lot coverage calculation.
Permit Set Assembly
All drawings are assembled into a jurisdiction-specific permit submission package with a complete title sheet, code summary, and applicable supplemental forms.
Deliverables
What every package includes.
01
Floor Plan
Dimensioned floor plan of the proposed structure showing all room divisions, door and window locations, and interior finishes where applicable.
02
Exterior Elevations
All four elevations showing roof form, wall heights, openings, and exterior finish materials.
03
Site Plan with Setbacks
Site plan showing the proposed structure location with dimensions to all property lines, existing structures, and any easements, with updated lot coverage calculation.
04
Foundation and Structural Notes
Foundation type documentation (slab, pier, or continuous footing) with structural notes or coordination with the structural engineer of record for engineered designs.
05
Roof Plan and Framing
Roof plan showing ridge, hip, and valley lines, drainage slopes, and framing direction. Framing notes for pre-engineered lumber or conventional framing where required.
06
Title Sheet and Code Summary
Project identification, applicable codes, zoning conformance data, and all required code summary information.
Why It Matters
Unpermitted accessory structures create title, insurance, and sale complications that are expensive to resolve. Permits for small structures are straightforward when the drawings are complete and the zoning analysis is done correctly. The investment in a proper permit package is small relative to the risk of an unpermitted structure.
Every package includes
- 8+Structure Types
- 4–7 DaysTurnaround
- Always CheckedSite Coverage
Common Questions
Frequently asked.
- What size accessory structure requires a permit?
- Most jurisdictions require a permit for any structure over 120 square feet, though this threshold varies. Some jurisdictions require permits for all permanent structures regardless of size. We verify the specific threshold at intake.
- Can an accessory structure be used as a living space?
- Generally no, unless it is designed and permitted as an ADU. Accessory structures permitted as storage, workshop, or garage cannot be used as sleeping space under building and zoning codes without a separate ADU conversion permit. We clarify this at intake.
- Do you cover engineered steel building systems?
- Yes. Pre-engineered metal building systems require the manufacturer's engineering documents to be coordinated with the site drawings and a site-specific permit package. We produce the site-specific drawings and coordinate with the manufacturer's engineer.
Designed For
Who this serves.
Homeowners
Building a detached garage, workshop, studio, or storage building and needing complete permit documentation.
General Contractors
Building accessory structures for clients and needing permit-ready drawing packages on a fast, consistent schedule.
Landscape and Design-Build Firms
Who design outdoor living projects incorporating accessory structures and need permit documentation as part of the project delivery.
Agricultural Property Owners
Building farm buildings, barns, or agricultural outbuildings that require building department permits.
Ready to get started?
Share your project scope, site address, and any existing site plans. We confirm the package contents and timeline before work begins.