Kootenai County · Idaho
Metal buildings in Hayden, ID.
We supply shops, RV and boat garages, storage buildings and more across Hayden. Our work reaches from the neighborhoods off Government Way to the larger lots toward Hayden Lake, and anywhere else you’re building.
Roof snow, south of Miles Ave
40 psf
Roof snow, north of Miles Ave
50 psf
No building permit
One story, 200 sq ft max
Frost depth
24 in.
From the City of Hayden Building Department’s design criteria and permit guidance, and Hayden City Code Sections 11-2-3, 11-2-5 and 11-4-6.
What people build in Hayden
A North Idaho city where the snow load changes at Miles Avenue.
RV & boat garages
A big door means a paved approach from the street.
Shops
Roofs carry 40 to 50 psf of snow, depending on location.
Shop with living space
An ADU up to 1,000 sq ft, 10 feet from the side and rear.
Storage sheds
One story and 200 sq ft or less: no permit, same setbacks.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Hayden
Hayden’s Building Department sets snow loads by location, and city code adds driveway and ADU rules for accessory buildings.
Snow & design
- Residential roofs carry at least 40 psf south of Miles Avenue and 50 psf north of it, on ground loads of 60 and 70 psf.
- Commercial snow loads are site-specific, footings go 24 inches deep, and wind design uses 115 mph.
Driveways
- A new accessory building with a door 8 feet wide or larger and 15 feet or more of depth needs a paved or concrete approach from the road to the property line.
- A paved or gravel driveway then runs to the back wall of the house, up to 60 feet from the property line.
Permits & ADUs
- One-story buildings up to 200 sq ft need no building permit but must meet the zone’s setbacks; electrical and plumbing permits come from the state.
- An ADU inside a shop is capped at 1,000 sq ft and sits 30 feet from the front and 10 feet from the side and rear.
In Hayden, one street changes the roof. North of Miles Avenue, residential roofs are designed for 50 psf of snow instead of 40. We check which side of the line you’re on before we price the frame, and we plan the paved approach your shop door will need.
We also serve Coeur d’Alene, Rathdrum and the rest of Kootenai County. See all of Idaho.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Hayden project.
Tell us what you’re planning and where you’re building. We’ll help you work out the next steps.
- Tell us what and whereSend us the size, how you’ll use the building and the address.
- We check the siteWe confirm who permits the address and which code and loads apply.
- You get a clear recommendationWe recommend the frame that fits and price it against the alternatives.
Or call
417-218-8348