Procedure For Building A Shed, Gazebo Or Play Structure

120 Square Feet Or Smaller In Size With A Height Of Ten Feet Or Less:

  1. Requires a development permit
  2. May be placed as close as three feet from the side and rear property lines provided it does not encroach on an active utility easement
Over 120 Square Feet Up To 200 Square Feet In Size With A Height Of Ten Feet Or Less:
  1. Requires a development permit
  2. Must conform to setback requirements, except that it may be placed as close as three feet from the rear property line provided it does not encroach on an active utility easement
Over 200 Square Feet In Size With A Height Of Ten Feet Or Less:
  1. Requires a building permit
  2. The fee is based on the valuation of the structure
  3. Must conform to setback requirements, except that it may be placed as close as three feet from the rear property line provided it does not encroach on an active utility easement
  4. Must go through construction plan review process
Over 10 Feet In Height:
  1. Requires a building permit
  2. The fee is based on the valuation of the structure
  3. Must conform to setback requirements of the underlying zoning
  4. Must go through construction plan review process
Additional Information:
  1. Maximum size is 1,000 square feet

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City of Troutdale- Last Updated April 14, 2006