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Do I need a permit for shed or accessory structure in Coconut Creek?

Permit required

Yes. In Florida, shed or accessory structure generally requires a permit, and Coconut Creek is no exception.

Florida has no statewide small-shed exemption. The widely repeated rule that a shed under 120 square feet needs no permit comes from the model International Codes, and Florida did not adopt it: section 105.2 of the Florida Building Code, Building exempts only specified gas, mechanical and plumbing work, with no category exempting detached accessory structures. Where a size threshold exists it is a local ordinance, and it genuinely differs, so ask your building department for the line that applies at your address. Any shed with electricity, plumbing or a permanent foundation needs a permit regardless of size, and zoning setbacks, flood zone rules and wind anchoring apply even when no building permit is required.

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Florida and local notes for Coconut Creek

Even a modest shed is reviewed for HVHZ wind resistance and anchoring here, so a structure sold as exempt elsewhere in Florida may still need approval. Your city issues the permit, not the county. Broward's 31 municipal building departments each run their own permitting and inspections, while the county Board of Rules and Appeals sets code interpretation and the countywide amendments they all work from. The Broward County Amendments to the Florida Building Code, published by the Board of Rules and Appeals under the county charter, apply on top of the state code everywhere in the county. Individual cities can add their own amendments as well, so confirm both. Coconut Creek Code 13-38(a) requires a building permit for construction of any building or structure, and the city Building Division issues it. Applications must include a survey by a Florida registered land surveyor. Under Code 13-373(d)(2), a shed must be at least 5 feet from the rear property line and meet the district side setbacks. Above a small size set in that section, a shed is treated as an accessory structure subject to the full district setbacks; confirm the exact size with the Building Division. Sheds must be screened from public view by an opaque perimeter fence or by landscaping on three sides planted 24 inches apart and 30 inches tall (Code 13-373(d)(2)b). Accessory structures in residential districts go in the rear yard, may not be taller than the house, may not cover more than 35 percent of the required yard, and may not sit in any easement (Code 13-373(a), (e), (f), (g)).

Documents you may need

  • Permit applicationLikely required
  • Site plan showing setbacksLikely required
  • Structure dimensions or manufacturer drawingsSometimes required
  • Anchoring or tie-down detailsSometimes required
  • Permit or zoning applicationLikely required
  • Site plan showing setbacks and distance to lot linesLikely required
  • Anchoring or tie-down details for wind loadSometimes required
  • Product approval or Notice of Acceptance documentation for HVHZ rated materialsSometimes required
  • Broward County Uniform Permit ApplicationLikely required
  • Survey by a Florida registered land surveyor (Code 13-38(b))Likely required
  • Site plan showing rear and side setbacks and screeningLikely required

Possible inspections

  • Foundation or slab inspection
  • Framing and anchoring inspection
  • Final inspection
  • Footing or anchoring inspection

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for shed or accessory structure in Coconut Creek?
Yes. In Florida, shed or accessory structure generally requires a permit, and Coconut Creek is no exception. The documents and inspections sections on this page list what the building department typically asks for.
Who issues the permit in Coconut Creek?
The local building department for Coconut Creek handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?
Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.

PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.