Do I need a permit to put a shed in my yard?

Yes.   If the shed is over 200 sf, a building permit and a plot plan is required .  If the shed is 200 sf or less no building permit is required.  The shed must be under 20' high, it must be at least 10' from side and rear lot lines, 25' from all streets and behind the front set back of the existing house.  It is the homeowners responsibility to know where their lot lines are located.

There is no implied compliance with other Town bylaws and regulations through this exemption. Please contact the Conservation Department for further review. 




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1. Do I need a permit for painting, or wallpapering?
2. Is a permit required to replace windows in my home?
3. Is a permit required to install a pool?
4. Do I need a permit to put up a fence? What are the Town of Tewksbury regulations concerning fences?
5. Do I need a permit to put a shed in my yard?