BUILDING A SHED

What is Required to Start Building?

Below are the items you will need to start building a shed.

Survey of property with the proposed shed location

Details or plan for the proposed shed

Stormwater Management Plan application form

Workers Compensation Insurance Information – or the contractors’ Worker’s Compensation Certification name Whitehall Borought as the certificate holder.

What Are the Regulations on Sheds (Accessory Use Buildings)?

One (1) shed (Accessory Use Building) is permitted on each lot in Residence Districts R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-7. Sheds (Accessory Use Buildings) in Residence Districts R-5, R-6 and R-7 are covered by regulations for those districts.

A shed:

Must be fully enclosed
Can be no more than 120 square feet in floor area.
Can be no more than 10 feet in height.
Must be in the rear yard.
Must be no closer than 5 feet from the rear yard.
Must be no closer than 10 feet from the dwelling.
Must meet side yard requirements:

7.5 feet for lots in Residence Districts R-1 or R-2.
5 feet for lots in Residence District R-3 or R-4.

What Is the Permit Fee?

Permit fee is $25.00, (checks payable to the Borough of Whitehall) at the time the applicant picks up the permit.

How Long Will It Take to Get the Permit?

Permit fee is $25.00, (checks payable to the Borough of Whitehall) at the time the applicant picks up the permit.

Does the Fence Need a Final Inspection?

Yes. A final inspection is required. Please contact Roxanne Dudjak at 412.884.0505, ext. 324 to schedule an inspection.

Questions? Concerns?

Planning, Zoning & Code
Scott Dellett
412.884.0505 ext. 522

Code Enforcement
Marc Zeoli
412.884.1368 ext.328

General Inquiries &
Dye Test Matters
Roxanne Dudjak
412.884.1368 ext. 324

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