Do any of you guys know how close you can build a garage to the property line in EBRP?

Do you need a permit to build a shed? Where is the line drawn?

You’re lighting money on fire if you try this.

Go apply for a variance.

Standard side setback is 8’ or 10% of your property width. So if you have a 60’ lot it could be 6’ off the line. BUT some places are zoned differently. Standard rear setback is 25’ and front is 15’. But as you can tell from new developments, this varies. Corner lots also have different setback due to sight lines.

The purpose of having codes and permits are too numerous to list. But if you are building something near a property line you have many other things to consider which is why you should wait until you have proper plans, permits, etc. for example in capital heights the lots are mostly 40’ so there is a 4’ side setback on most lots. However any part of a structure within 5’ of the neighboring line needs to be fire rated. fricking up something like this can have consequences especially if you go to sell a property without the work permitted.

Do you know the zoning for Southdowns?

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Do you know the zoning for Southdowns

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Go to the Baton Rouge Assessor’s office. Search the property. I think you can still see the zoning for the property. If you are lucky they may even have a plat attached.

Garage?

Must have plans and permit
Survey
Foundation survey recommended before concrete...some towns require it
Hoa approval ?

Plot plan gives min. you set backs

I'm a builder, trust me this will bite you if you don't do the min. requirements

It was 8 ft the last time I needed to know. 25 years ago

It depends on your zoning, and where it is situated in relation to your house, or if it is connected or detached, how tall it is, if it’s enclosed or open.

Lots of variables. Apply for a permit and a variance if needed. While painful, this process allowed me to build my detached garage 3.5’ (not joking) from my property line.

You better not mess up my little fruit trees.