Johnson County · Kansas
Metal buildings in Overland Park, KS.
We supply detached garages, workshops, storage buildings and more across Overland Park. Our work reaches from the older neighborhoods in the north to the larger lots in the south, and anywhere else you’re building.
Largest single outbuilding
1,200 sq ft
Garage allowance
250 sq ft per 3,000 sq ft of lot
Height
20 ft or the house
Outbuildings per lot
2
From the City of Overland Park Guidelines for Residential Accessory Structures (revised July 2026), for R-1 zoning.
What people build in Overland Park
Overland Park caps outbuildings by lot size, house size and appearance.
Detached garages
One per lot: 250 sq ft for every 3,000 sq ft of lot, up to 1,200 sq ft for any one building.
Total size
All outbuildings together stay under half the house area, attached garage included.
Height
No taller than the house or 20 feet; single-story walls stop at 12 feet.
Appearance
The city says pre-engineered metal buildings are not generally compatible with residential construction.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Overland Park
Overland Park’s rules focus on size and placement.
Setbacks
- Not in the front or side yard.
- 3 feet from the rear line; more if over 10 feet tall.
Permits
- Building permit over 200 sq ft.
- Electrical and gas at any size.
Use
- No home businesses in outbuildings.
- 5 feet from the house.
In Overland Park, a steel garage has to look residential. We spec siding, trim and roof pitch to pass review.
Planned zoning districts and HOAs may add rules; we confirm by address. See all of Kansas.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Overland Park 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