The construction or placement of a single storage shed located on a lot in the unincorporated area of Alachua County may be exempt from a building permit subject to the following standards:  

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Download form: https://growth-management.alachuacounty.us/formsdocs/BLD_Storage_Shed_Exemption_2019.pdf

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1. There is an existing single family dwelling or manufactured home

2. It is not designated for human habitation

3. It has a gross floor area not to exceed 150 square feet and is subordinate to the main dwelling.

4. All Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical or Gas installed in storage sheds shall be subject to permitting.

 

This exemption does not exempt the following:

1. All applicable Florida Building Code and Florida Statutes regulations.

2. Notice of Commencement, F.S. 713.135(6)

3. Florida Product Approval, Florida Administrative Code Rule 9B-72

4. Regulated natural and historic resources, including floodplain requirements, Chapter 406 Alachua County Unified Land Development Code

5. Zoning Restrictions, Setbacks and Height Limitations

6. All Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical or Gas installed in the storage shed shall be subject to permitting and inspection.

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Be advised when an inspection is performed for Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical or Gas, the inspector is obligated to address any apparent violation of the Florida Building Code, and Alachua County Land Development Code, or Florida Statutes, when found.