Building code for sheds? (Port Charlotte, North Port: for sale, house, to buy)

[HarborRat]

I neeeeed a shed, my garage is overflowing with tools and boat stuff. Has anyone installed one recently? If you got a permit how difficult was it with inspections? I assume it matters what it's made of, and I haven't decided that yet. I'd like it to be wood, and possibly build it myself or buy a used one and have a pro move it. If permits are a pain I'll just get a smaller plastic one. Steel is a cheap option but I'm not a fan. I know it needs anchoring, but is a cement slab a requirement?

I'm looking to do this as cheap as possible as I'd like to buy the empty lot next door in the next 5 years and build a pole barn or similar on it. The shed will not be needed then, so I don't want to waste $1000's now or have an immovable slab. Thanks.

PS, if anyone has one for sale shoot me a PM!

[nphomeowner]

We are in north port so it may be different for you but we didnt need a slab, we bought one from Robin on 41 and Toledo blade. They took care of the permit and trucked it in. I believe we had to have it 8 ft off the property line. It's anchored in to the ground very well. All done by Robin. When the inspector came he asked where we got it and said he was going to go get one from them he was that impressed. He signed off and we were done.

[Harbor Hopper]

A permit is required for any size shed, but up to a 10x10 will not be taxed. Up to you if you want to permit it. I bought a used one on CL 2yrs ago for $800 and had it moved on a weekend ($150 on a flatbed wrecker). A slab is not required. I put a 12x12 paver at each corner with gravel compacted underneath for a stable, level foundation. The anchors came with mine. Took about 15 min to get them all in.

[MikMal]

Remember CaptGeorge, who used to post here? He would be the one to talk with since he just went through placing a shed on his property. I know he had to get permits and I believe the shed has to be rated at the same hurricane rating as any other structure. It sounded like the whole permit process was a PITA to deal with.

[MikeM8560]

I bought a premade and there were designd wind code paper to be turned in with a permit application being on a very viable lot i didnrt want to not have one but the dealer said some customers don't 'get ..
mine is 12'x 20' largest i could get without it having to be bult to match my home with stucco and matching metal roof.
i inquired about doing myself and was told i needed a architect plans with wind specs ect Pffffffffff

[TamRE]

Yes, you need a permit to install a shed. If you purchase it from a shed company, they will pull the permit and install it for you. It has to be tied down and meet hurricane codes. If you decide to build one yourself you have to turn in the architectural drawings with your permit to the county. You also have to have a copy of your survey to turn in with the permit showing where on the lot you are placing the shed. It has to be within the setbacks. We had a shed installed in our North Port house and then when we moved we had a shed installed at our Port Charlotte home.

Here is the Charlotte County Building Department link which has the requirements for a shed. Just scroll down until you find Shed. Building

[HarborRat]

Thanks all! Cleared the ground where I want it today, now I have to start shopping for a shed. MikeM I'd love one that big, and I have the room...we'll see....

[Harbor Hopper]

Just remember what I said earlier about getting taxed if you permit a shed larger than 10x10. The "save our FL homes" tax cap will not pertain to you for this tax year if you mke a taxable improvement, and the county is desperate for extra revenue, wink wink. Think, Saturday work. I'm sure some will chastise me for even thinking about this, you know, because government knows what's best for us :-)

[Sickofgovoverreach]

So my question is, is who do we need to vote the hell out and vote the hell in because this is complete bull****. I get it that they dont want a bunch of nasty buildings around and blowing all over the place, but for the love of God it MY property and I should be able to do what I want with it. I'm sick of this asking daddy government what i can and cant do.. then they make us pay for it on top of asking them for permission!!! They've got a real "land of the free" feeling going on in this town and county. What jokes..

[Ron61]

Living in Deep Creek means I cannot have a shed, of course, but man o man I could sure use the storage space a nice shed would provide!