A permit is required for accessory structures over 100 square feet require a building permit. Accessory structures are not permitted in the front yard areas. Accessory structures 100 or less shall be set back 3 feet from side and rear lot lines. Accessory structures over 100 square feet shall be set back a minimum of 6 feet from side and rear lot lines. The permit fee is $15.00 to the Town of Mount Airy.
Large Accessory Structures & Electrical Permitted Through Carroll County
Accessory structures over 150 square feet need to be applied for through the Carroll County Permits Department. Also, any electrical that is required needs to have a permit pulled through Carroll County Permits. The permit fees are $60 with Carroll County and $30 with the Town of Mount Airy.
Lot Requirements
Maximum lot coverage, the total coverage of any structure on 1 lot shall not exceed 30% of the total rear yard area. For the height general rule, accessory structures shall not exceed 1 story or 10 feet in height. For structures covered by a roof, the highest point of the roof shall not exceed 15 feet in height.