Sheds, Barns & Cabin Shells in Corinth, TX

Inside Corinth city limits: Corinth's Unified Development Code (Sec. 2.07.07.A.1.b) says residential accessory buildings under 100 sq ft do not need a city permit, and those over 100 sq ft need a permit and inspections. Table 12 in the same section limits the combined area of all accessory buildings by lot size (400 sq ft on lots up to 13,999 sq ft, 750 sq ft on lots of 14,000-21,999 sq ft, 1,200 sq ft on lots of 22,000-43,559 sq ft, 2,000 sq ft on an acre or more). It also caps height at 15 ft on lots under 22,000 sq ft and allows 2-3 buildings per lot. Setbacks are 25 ft from the front, and the building may not sit in front of the house. Side and rear setbacks are 0 ft for buildings under 100 sq ft and 5 ft for larger ones, and accessory buildings are not allowed in easements. Sec. 2.07.07.A.5 says accessory buildings of 200 sq ft or more use the same exterior material and architectural elements as the house. The roof color and material must closely match the house unless the building is prefabricated or pre-finished. Permits are handled by Building Services at Corinth City Hall, 3300 Corinth Parkway, Corinth, TX 76208, (940) 498-3207, permits@corinthtx.gov.

Outside city limits (unincorporated Denton County): Denton County requires a Development Permit for any improvement to a property, applied for before construction through the county's Civic Access portal with a site plan showing existing improvements and any septic system. Its pages don't list an exemption for small sheds, so check with Development Services at (940) 349-2990 before delivery. In a flood zone, a finished-floor elevation certificate is required after construction. New or changed driveway entrances need a culvert/driveway permit, and county roads have a 60-foot right-of-way (30 feet each way from the center).

Adding plumbing? Septic (OSSF) permits come from Denton County Public Health's Environmental Health Division at (940) 349-2920, starting at $310 for a new system.