Knox County · Maine
Metal buildings in Union, ME.
We supply detached garages, barns, workshops and more across Union. Our work reaches from Union Common to the farms along the St. George River, and anywhere else you’re building.
Rural lot coverage
10%
Front setback
25 ft
Side & rear
20 ft
Non-residential height
50 ft
From the Union Land Use Ordinance, Sections 1.10.1 to 1.10.3 (amended June 2025).
What people build in Union
Union ties accessory setbacks to building height.
Detached garages
Up to 10 feet tall: 10 feet from side and rear lines. Taller: 1 foot back for each foot of height.
Farm buildings
Farming, animals and outdoor storage of farm products need no permit.
Tradesmen’s shops
Allowed in the Rural district with Planning Board review.
Home businesses
Near a neighbor’s home, work stays inside the house or an outbuilding.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Union
Union’s rules focus on height and coverage.
Rural district
- 60,000 sq ft, 150 feet of frontage.
- Buildings cover 10% of the lot.
Accessory buildings
- None in the front yard.
- Code Enforcement Officer permit.
Height
- 35 feet for homes.
- 50 feet for other buildings.
In Union, a 16-foot garage sits 16 feet from the line. We’ll match the setback to the height.
The village and shoreland differ; we confirm by address. See all of Maine.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Union 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