Madison County · Nebraska
Metal buildings in Norfolk, NE.
We supply detached garages, shops, storage buildings and more across Norfolk. Our work reaches from the R-1 neighborhoods in town to the R-R rural residential acreages on the edge of the city, and anywhere else you’re building.
Outbuildings, in town
8% of the lot or 864 sq ft
Largest, in town
2,000 sq ft
Rural residential
Up to 3,000 sq ft
Rear setback
2 ft
From the Norfolk City Code, Chapter 27, Section 27-287 and the R-1 and R-R district regulations.
What people build in Norfolk
Norfolk sizes outbuildings by the lot, and bigger buildings are possible with a conditional use permit.
In-town lots
All outbuildings together: 8% of the lot or 864 sq ft, whichever is greater, up to 2,000 sq ft.
Rural residential
R-R lots: 5% of the lot or 3,000 sq ft, whichever is smaller.
Bigger buildings
Oversize outbuildings go through a conditional use permit; the city has approved 4,000 sq ft and up.
Look
Over 180 sq ft, materials and design should be similar to or harmonious with the house.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Norfolk
Norfolk’s rules focus on size, placement and foundations.
Setbacks
- 7 feet side, 25 feet on a street side.
- Within 2 feet of the rear line, outside easements.
Spacing
- 10 feet from other buildings.
- Non-garage buildings in the rear yard.
Foundations
- 180 sq ft and up: permanent foundation.
- 64 sq ft or less: no permit.
In Norfolk, a conditional use permit opens the door to a bigger shop. It can also ease the matching-the-house rule.
The city has granted relief from the design rule in some permits; we confirm by address. See all of Nebraska.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Norfolk 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
