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Some examples of work not requiring permits are: One story detached accessory buildings used as tool and/or storage sheds or playhouses and under 120 square feet of floor area with no electric, mechanical or plumbing within. Fences not over 6 ft. in height.

A building permit is permission to begin construction – a legal document that provides a permanent construction record to certify a building project met the current building code requirements and, when necessary, conformed to approved plans and specifications.

Garden sheds, tool sheds, and play structures - Structures less than 200 square feet do not require a permit.

Sheds over 200 square feet require a building permit. All sheds must comply with zoning setbacks. To report a Building Violation citizens are encouraged to call the Clark County Public Response Office at (702) 455-4191 or submit an online request at https://.ClarkCountyNV.gov/FixIt_Clark_County.

Non-habitable, one-story detached accessory structures on residentially zoned property or on a lot with an established principal residential use that are tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 m2), and does not include electrical, mechanical, ...

You need a building permit to build, demolish or alter any carport, garage or shed that is: greater than 200 square feet in area (measured from the interior side of the exterior walls) or greater than 10 feet in height (measured from the finish floor level to the top of the wall's top plate)

Building permits are required for all construction not specifically exempted (see exempted work list listed on page 4).

If you're thinking about building a shed for tools or even a she-shed to escape the rest of the family, there are rules around these as well. Requirements in each city will be different but frequently, sheds can't be built closer than 5 feet from the rear property line or 2 feet from the side property line.