City of Green Bay
Department of Community and Economic Development
100 North Jefferson Street, R
oom 608, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026
(p) 920.448.3300 (f) 920.448.3426 greenbaywi.gov
ONE & TWO FAMILY SHED GUIDE
The information in this packet is provided to help guide you through the permit
application process. This packet will also provide you with information regarding
approved shed locations and minimum construction requirements.
Page 2: Permit Application Guide
Page 4: Zoning Code Requirements
Page 6: Building Code Requirements
Page 8:
Building Permit Application Short Form
Page 9: Site Plan
Page 10: Non-Permitted Erosion Control Application
Page 12: Anchoring Information
(05/18)
PERMIT APPLICATION GUIDE
Shed Permit Guide:
This guide was developed to help direct you through the permit application process. Following
the steps below will help to expedite the issuance of your building permit.
1. Completely fill out the attached Building Permit Application (Short Form):
Provide a detailed description of all proposed work. Property owners may obtain
permits for construction projects if the house is owner-occupied.
o Fill out Non-Permitted Erosion Control Form.
2. Provide Site Plan:
Indicate/draw shed location with dimensions.
Indicate all streets, North arrow.
Exterior boundaries of the property including dimensions of property lines.
Location of existing and proposed structures.
Dimensions of setbacks from property lines and between structures.
Parcel maps can be found on the City of Green Bay website under GIS
Mapping to use as a Site Plan.
(https://greenbaywi.gov/180/GIS-Mapping)
3. Provide Set of Building Plans:
The Plans must be of professional quality and legible.
o Acceptable plans can be submitted from Building Supply Stores.
o If it is a pre-fab shed, please supply the manufacturer’s pamphlet with picture of
structure.
Include the following information:
o The height of the shed side walls.
o The height of the shed to the roof ridge (peak).
o Door and window locations.
*NOTE: 1) LOTS LESS THAN 60’ IN WIDTH ONLY REQUIRE A 2 ½’ SIDE
YARD SETBACK. 2) LOTS LESS THAN 90’ IN DEPTH ONLY REQUIRE A 2 ½’
REAR YARD SETBACK.
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o Material and size of headers and beams.
o Truss plans/type of wood, grade and size of rafters and ceiling joists.
o Slab information, including grade beam size, slab thickness, re-enforcement size
and locations.
What platform will be used (wood, concrete, gravel with thickness
information).
Sheds must be anchored down. Please provide the type of
anchoring system that will be utilized.
4. Permit Fees:
Submit the applicable permit fees. Sheds will require a $50 building permit.
o Submit Non-Permitted Erosion Control Form (if any land disturbance).
o Make checks payable to City of Green Bay, or
o Pay online through GovPayNet
http://www.greenbaywi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/943/Online-Payment-
Instructions-PDF A project number must be assigned by Inspection office staff
before making a payment online. A service fee will be charged for online
payment.
5. Apply for the Permit:
Please plan ahead and pick one of the following methods to apply for your permit.
Make sure all of the required information listed above is included and submit it to the
Department of Community and Economic Development using one of the methods
listed below:
o
In Person with an Inspector at City Hall:
This is the best method to discuss the specifics of your project with an
inspector. Typically if all the required information is submitted and found
acceptable, the permit can be issued at that time.
Inspectors are available for consultation and permit issuance 8:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
o By Email:
Email all the required information (Site Plan, Building Plan and Permit
Application) to SitePlanGB@greenbaywi.gov.
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By Mail
:
City of Green Bay
Department of Community and Economic Development
100 N Jefferson Street, Room 608
Green Bay, WI 54301
Submittal Checklist:
Site Plan
Building Plans
Non-Permitted Erosion Control Form (if applicable)
Building Permit Application
Underground Utilities: Call Diggers Hotline 3 Work Days Before You Dig!
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ZONING AND BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS
Setbacks for detached sheds:
o Front setback = 55 ft.
o Rear setback = 4 ft. (2 ft. if lot is smaller than 90 ft. wide)
o Side setback = 4 ft. (2 ft. if lot is smaller than 60 ft. wide)
Sheds are limited in the front setback of your house and cannot be in front of the
principle structure.
o No more than 30% of the required rear yard may be covered by accessory
(shed) structures.
o Sheds may not exceed the height of the principle structure.
o Note: 50 % of your total lot needs to be green space (pervious). If your lot is
close to being more than 50% impervious (buildings, walkways, driveways, decks,
etc.), then a variance is needed.
o Metal sheds have a maximum of 120 sq. ft. in residential zones.
o See zoning requirements below:
13-615. Residential accessory buildings.
(a) In general. In all residential districts, the design and construction of any garage, carport,
or storage building shall be similar to or compatible with the design and construction of
the main building. The exterior building materials, roof style, and colors shall be similar
to the main building or shall be commonly associated with residential construction.
(b) Attached structures. An accessory structure shall be considered attached and an integral
part of the principal structure when it is connected by an enclosed passageway. Such
structures shall be subject to the following requirements:
(1) The structure shall meet the required yard setbacks for a principal structure, as
established for the zoning district in which it is located.
(2) In no case shall the total floor area of an attached garage, carport, or other
accessory structure exceed the ground floor area of the principal building located on
the same lot.
(3) Attached garages may not exceed the height of the principal structure.
(c) Detached structures. Detached accessory structures shall be permitted in residential
districts in accordance with the requirements shown in Table 6-4 and as follows:
(1) Detached accessory structures shall be located to the side or rear of the principal
building and are not permitted within the required front yard or within a side yard
abutting a street.
(2) The maximum size may be increased upon approval of a conditional use permit,
provided that lot coverage requirements are satisfied.
(3) Structures with a metal exterior finish exceeding 120 sq. ft. shall be permitted only
by conditional use permit.
(4) No more than thirty (30) percent of the required rear yard area may be covered by
accessory structures.
(5) Distance between structures shall be measured from wall to wall.
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Notes to Table 6-4:
(a) One- and two-family lots less than sixty (60) ft. in width only require a two-and-a-half
(2-½) ft. side yard for detached accessory structures.
(b) One- and two-family lots less than ninety (90) ft. in depth only require a two-and-a-half
(2-½) ft. rear yard for detached accessory structures.
(c) Maximum height and maximum side wall height may be increased to a height no greater
than that of the principal structure located on the same lot provided the accessory
structure is used as a carriage-house dwelling.
(d) Heights of structures may be increased with a conditional use permit as permitted in 13-
205.
(e) A corner yard setback may be reduced where at least 50% of the front footage of any
block is built up with principal structures, the corner yard setback for new structures
shall be equal to the average of the existing structures, except that any structure which
is set back 20% more or less than the average may be discounted from the formula. In
no case shall the setback be less than 15 ft. and shall only apply to corner lots of two
intersection rights-of-way.
SECTION 2. ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES
13-613. General requirements.
Accessory uses and structures in the residential districts shall comply with the following
standards and all other applicable regulations of this ordinance:
(a) No accessory use or structure shall be constructed or established on any lot prior to
the time of construction of the principal use to which it is accessory.
(b) The accessory use or structure shall be incidental to and customarily associated with
the principal use or structure served.
(c) The accessory use or structure shall be subordinate in area, extent, and purpose to the
principal use or structure served.
(d) The accessory use or structure shall contribute to the comfort, convenience, or
necessity of the occupants of the principal use or structure served.
(e) The accessory use or structure shall be located on the same zoning lot as the principal
use or structure.
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BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS
SPS 321.08 Fire separation and dwelling unit separation.
(1) FIRE SEPARATION. Dwelling units shall be separated from garage spaces, accessory
buildings, property lines and other dwelling units in accordance with Table 321.08 and the
following requirements:
Table 321.08
Between Dwelling and: Distance Between Objects
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Fire Rated Construction
2, 5
Detached gar
age or accessory Less than 5 ft. 3/4-hour walls
building on same property 1/3-hour door or windows
Another dwel
ling on same Less than 5 ft. 3/4-hour wall
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property 1/3-hour door or window
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Detached gar
age, accessory 5 to 10 ft. 3/4-hour wall
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building, or other dwelling on 1/3-hour door or window
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same property
Detached gar
age, accessory More than 10 ft. No requirements
building, or other dwelling on
same property
Property Li
nes Less than 3 ft. 3/4-hour wall
1/3-hour door or window
Property Li
nes 3 ft. or more No Requirements
Zero Lot Line None Follow sub. (2) (d)
Requirements
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Distance shall be measured perpendicular from wall to wall or property line, ignoring overhangs.
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Fire rated construction shall protect the dwelling from an exterior fire source.
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Fire rated construction may be in either facing wall.
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Fire rated construction shall be in both facing walls.
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The methods for garage separation in par. (a) 1. are examples of ¾ hour wall construction.
(a) Attached garages.
1. The walls and ceiling between an attached garage and any portion of the dwelling, including
attic or soffit areas, shall be 3/4-hour fire-resistive construction or shall be constructed as
specified in any of the following:
a. One layer of 5/8-inch Type X gypsum drywall shall be used on the garage side of the
separation wall or ceiling.
b. One layer of 1/2-inch gypsum drywall shall be used on each side of the separation wall
or ceiling.
c. Two layers of 1/2-inch gypsum drywall shall be used on the garage side of the separation
wall or ceiling.
2. For all methods listed under subd. 1., drywall joints shall comply with one of the following:
a. Joints shall be taped or sealed.
b. Joints shall be fitted so that the gap is no more than 1/20-inch with joints backed by
either solid wood or another layer of drywall such that the joints are staggered.
Note: 1/20-inch is approximately the thickness of a U.S. dime.
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3. Vertical separations between an attached garage and a dwelling shall extend from the top of
a concrete or masonry foundation to the underside of the roof sheathing or fire-resistive
ceiling construction.
(b) Structural elements exposed in an attached garage.
Beams, columns and bearing walls which are exposed to the garage and which provide support
for habitable portions of the dwelling shall be protected by one of the methods specified in par.
(a) 1. a. or c. or other 3/4-hour fire-resistive protection.
(c) Doors.
1. The door and frame assembly between the dwelling unit and an attached garage shall be
labeled by an independent testing agency as having a minimum fire-resistive rating of 20 with
ASTM E 814 or UL 1479, with a minimum positive pressure differential of 0.01 inch of
water (3 pa), and shall have an F rating of not less than the required fire-resistance rating of
the assembly penetrated.
Permanent Weather Resistant Finish:
The exterior walls of the shed are required to be covered with a permanent weather
resistant finish. There is a misconception in the construction industry that vinyl siding is
a permanent weather resistant finish. However, the vinyl siding does not protect the
osb sheathing from getting wet and is actually constructed with holes in it to let the
water shed out due to the fact that it is not weather resistant. Most vinyl siding
manufacturers require a weather barrier under the siding such as tar paper or house
wrap. Please also note that osb is not an exterior finish material and it shall not be
exposed to the elements for longer than required during construction even if it is
painted. When installing house wrap and/or tar paper, please remember to properly lap
it so that the water sheds from the top of the structure to the bottom.
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PROPERTY OWNER CONTRACTOR INFORMATION
Name:
Name:
Address:
Address:
Telephone #: Telephone #:
Email: Email:
Property Owner Do you own and occupy the above listed property? No
Current Land Use: 1-Family
Yes
Commercial
Fence (36)
2-Family Multi-Family
Driveway Expansion (35) Yard Shed (22)(<150 ft²)
Project Scope:
Description of Project:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Estimated Cost of Construction:
The applicant certifies that the information submitted herein is accurate, agrees to comply with the WI Admin. Code,
Municipal Ordinance, and with the conditions of this permit, and understands that permit issuance creates no legal liability,
expressed or implied, on the Department or Municipality.
____________________________________________________________
Signature of Applicant
________________________________________
Date
To schedule an inspection, submit an online Inspection Request or call (920) 448-3300 at least one
business day in advance. Final inspections are required for all projects.
For Office Use Only
Project # _____________________
Parcel # ______________________
Reviewed By: ____________________________________
Receipt # ______________________
Permit Fee ______________________
Credential # ______________________
White Office Yellow Applicant
Department of Community
and Economic Development
100 N. Jefferson Street, Rm 608
Green Bay, WI 54301-5026
(920) 448-3300 - phone
(920) 448-3426 - fax
inspmail@greenbaywi.gov
BUILDING PERMIT
APPLICATION
SHORT FORM
City, State, Zip:
City, State, Zip:
(Rev 6/20)
(check one)
(check one)
(check all that apply)
www.greenbaywi.gov
All fields must be completed before permit will be processed.
Project Address:
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signature
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SITE PLAN
Address: _______________________
Parcel No: ______________________
Subdivision: _____________________
Lot No.: _______________________
Lot Size and Dimensions
Building(s) Location
Size
Number of Stories
Use
Setbacks from Property Lines
Property Line Corner Stake
Front
Setback
Sidewalk
Curb
Street
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Per 34.08 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION SITES NOT REQUIRED TO
BE PERMITTED.
(1) RESPONSIBLE PARTY. The landowner of the construction site or other person contracted or
obligated by other agreement with the landowner to implement and maintain construction site BMPs
is the responsible party and shall comply with this section.
(2) EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PRACTICES. Erosion and sediment control practices at
each site where land disturbing construction activity is to occur shall be used to prevent or reduce all
of the following:
(a) The deposition of soil from being tracked onto streets by vehicles.
(b) The discharge of sediment from disturbed areas into on-site storm water inlets.
(c) The discharge of sediment from disturbed areas into adjacent waters of the state.
(d) The discharge of sediment from drainage ways that flow off the site.
(e) The discharge of sediment by dewatering activities.
(f) The discharge of sediment eroding from soil stockpiles existing for more than 7 days.
(g) The transport by runoff into waters of the state of chemicals, cement, and other building
compounds and materials on the construction site during the construction period. However,
projects that require the placement of these materials in waters of the state, such as constructing
bridge footings or BMP installations, are not prohibited by this subdivision.
(3) LOCATION. The BMPs shall be located so that treatment occurs before runoff enters waters of the
state.
(4) IMPLEMENTATION. The BMPs used to comply with this section shall be implemented as follows:
(a) Erosion and sediment control practices shall be constructed or installed before land disturbing
construction activities begin.
(b) Erosion and sediment control practices shall be maintained until final stabilization.
(c) Final stabilization activity shall commence when land disturbing activities cease and final grade
has been reached on any portion of the site.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT
CONTROL NON-PERMITTED
CONDITIONS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DIVISION
100 N. Jefferson Street, Room 300
Green Bay, WI 54301
Tel (920) 448-3100
Fax (920) 448-3102
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(d) Temporary stabilization activity shall commence when land disturbing activities have
temporarily ceased and will not resume for a period exceeding 14 calendar days.
(e) BMPs that are no longer necessary for erosion and sediment control shall be removed by the
responsible party.
City Representative who reviewed the above requirements with the Project Representative:
(Signature) (Date)
(Print Name and Title Here)
City Project ID:
Site Name:
Address / Location:
Land Owner:
Land Owner’s Contact Representative:
I have reviewed the City of Green Bay Permit Conditions for the Erosion and Sediment Control
Standards for the Non-Permitted referenced project above. I agree to comply with these conditions and
will notify the City of Green Bay of any changes to the plan or project schedule.
(Signature) (Date)
(Print Name and Title Here)
(1 Copy Permittee, 1 Copy Inspection Files, 1 Copy Engineering Files)
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THE 811 PROCESS FOR HOMEOWNERS
For projects that include planting a tree, installing a mailbox or building a deck, among others.
Notify your local one-call center
by calling 811 or making an
online request 2-3 days before
work begins. Click here for
information about your local
one-call center and online
service availability. The one-call
center will transmit information
to affected utility operators.
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Wait 2-3 days (varies by
state; please click here for
state law information) for
affected utility operators to
respond to your request.
On average, between 7-8
utility operators are notified
for each request.
NOTIFY
WAIT
CONFIRM
Respect the marks. The marks
provided by the affected utility
operators are your guide for the
duration of your project. If you
are unable to maintain the
marks during your project, or
the project will continue past
your request’s expiration date
(varies by state), please call 811
to ask for a re-mark.
RESPECT
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Dig carefully. If you can’t avoid
digging near the marks (within
18-24 inches on all sides,
depending on state law),
consider moving your project
to another part of your yard. If
you must dig near the marks
or use machinery of any kind,
please click here to read The
811 Process for Contractors.
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DIG
CAREFULLY
Confirm that all affected utility
operators have responded to
your request by comparing the
marks to the list of utilities the
one-call center notified. State
laws vary on the process for
confirmation; please check with
your local one-call center for
more information.
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