Cumberland County · Maine
Metal buildings in Standish, ME.
We supply detached garages, barns, workshops and more across Standish. Our work reaches from Standish Corner and Sebago Lake Village to the farms and woodlots in between, and anywhere else you’re building.
Rural lot
3 acres
Front setback
50 ft
Rural side setback
40 ft
Rear setback
50 ft
From the Standish Land Use Code, Chapter 181, Sections 181-4 to 181-7.1 (amended 2025).
What people build in Standish
Standish keeps buildings well back from the lines on its rural lots.
Garages & barns
In the Rural district: 50 feet from the front, 40 from the sides and 50 from the rear.
Rural Residential
On lots over 40,000 sq ft: 50 feet front, 25 side, 50 rear.
Farm buildings
Agriculture and forestry need no permit.
Tradesman shops
Allowed in the Rural district with site plan review.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Standish
Standish’s rules focus on setbacks and district.
Rural districts
- 3 acres per home.
- 200 feet of frontage.
Accessory buildings
- Code Enforcement Officer approval.
- No Planning Board review.
Village districts
- Metal siding only on Gateway and Business streets.
- One-story buildings need a 6:12 to 14:12 roof.
In Standish, a rural barn sits 40 feet from each side line. On a 3-acre lot, there’s room to work with.
Front setbacks can match neighboring homes on local roads; we confirm by address. See all of Maine.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Standish 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