The Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) requires a zoning permit be obtained prior to placing a temporary accessory structure on property in the City of Suffolk.

Requirements

Residential or Residential Use

Your setbacks are five feet (5 feet) from your property line.

• Cannot encroach on City property or City right of way
• Cannot encroach on other property
• Cannot be a sight obstruction to vehicular or pedestrian traffic
  
  • If placed in a front yard, must be located on an asphalt, concrete, or gravel driveway
• Cannot be placed in easements
• Cannot be placed on a sidewalk
• Cannot be placed in the street

Non-Residential

Your setbacks are five feet (5 feet) from your property line. We strongly encourage you to place your temporary accessory structure in the rear of your property.

• Cannot encroach on City property or City right of way
• Cannot encroach on other property
• Cannot be a sight obstruction to vehicular or pedestrian traffic
• Cannot impede vehicular ingress/egress to site
• Cannot impede emergency site requirements such as fire lane, emergency doors, emergency parking, handicapped parking, etc.
• Cannot be placed in easements
• Cannot be placed on a sidewalk
• Cannot be placed in the street