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Do you need a permit for a shed in Uxbridge?

Check Uxbridge shed permit rules for the 15 m² storage exemption, plumbing, use and zoning.

2 min readLast verified Oct 2, 2026
The short answerConditional

A detached storage-only shed under 15 m² with no plumbing can be permit-exempt. Larger sheds require a permit.

Uxbridge says zoning still applies even when the small-storage exemption is available, and complete replacement of a shed requires review.

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A detached storage-only shed under 15 m² with no plumbing can be permit-exempt. Larger sheds require a permit.

Township of Uxbridge · BuildRules reviewed 2026-10-02

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Small storage shedUnder 15 m² may be permit-exemptConditional

Uxbridge exempts detached structures under 15 m² when used for accessory storage only and without plumbing.

Source · Township of Uxbridge

Building and Construction · Permit triggers for decks, sheds, additions, renovations and secondary suites

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Larger shedPermit required over 15 m²Conditional

Sheds or detached structures greater than 15 m² are listed as permit-required.

Source · Township of Uxbridge

Building and Construction · Permit triggers for decks, sheds, additions, renovations and secondary suites

Verified Oct 2, 2026Open official source
ZoningStill appliesInfo

The Township says zoning provisions still apply to small permit-exempt structures.

Source · Township of Uxbridge

Building and Construction · Permit triggers for decks, sheds, additions, renovations and secondary suites

Verified Oct 2, 2026Open official source

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  1. Measure the shed
  2. Confirm storage-only use and no plumbing
  3. Check zoning
  4. Apply if the exemption does not apply

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    Building and Construction · Permit triggers for decks, sheds, additions, renovations and secondary suites

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Do you need a permit for a shed in Uxbridge?

A detached storage-only shed under 15 m² with no plumbing can be permit-exempt. Larger sheds require a permit.

What should I prepare for shed / detached structure in Uxbridge?

Start with Exact dimensions; Use and plumbing information; Site plan; Construction drawings when required. Confirm the final submission requirements with Uxbridge for the actual scope.

What should I do before starting this project in Uxbridge?

Measure the shed. Confirm storage-only use and no plumbing. Check zoning. Apply if the exemption does not apply.

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The shed may be permit-exempt. The property rules still matter.

Placement, setbacks and lot coverage may still apply even where a shed is exempt from a building permit.

Setback

A setback is the required distance between a building or structure and a property line, street, another feature or another regulated reference point.

Lot coverage

Lot coverage is a zoning measurement describing how much of a lot is occupied by buildings or structures under the applicable municipal rules.

Zoning by-law

A municipal rule set that controls how land and buildings may be used and developed, including matters such as permitted uses, setbacks, height, lot coverage and other site-specific standards.

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