Cheyenne County · Nebraska
Metal buildings in Sidney, NE.
We supply detached garages, shops, ag buildings and more across Sidney. Our work reaches from the neighborhoods in town to the R-1a and agricultural-residential lots on the edge of the city, and anywhere else you’re building.
Sidewall height
14 ft
Overall height
18 ft
Detached outbuildings
1 per lot
Vertical metal siding
R-1a & AR only
From the Sidney Code of Ordinances, Section 1266.03, Detached Accessory Buildings.
What people build in Sidney
Sidney limits height and siding in town, and opens up on the R-1a and AR lots.
Garages & shops
One story, 14-foot sidewalls and 18 feet overall; taller needs a special permit.
Metal siding
Over 180 sq ft, vertical metal siding is not allowed except in the R-1a and AR zones.
Matching the house
Over 180 sq ft, design, materials and roof pitch should match the house or neighborhood.
Quonsets & containers
Quonset-style buildings and shipping containers are not allowed in residential zones.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Sidney
Sidney’s rules focus on height and siding.
Setbacks
- 3 feet rear, 2 feet side.
- 10 feet from the house.
Count
- One attached and one detached.
- R-1a and AR lots are exempt.
Inside
- One half-bath allowed.
- No kitchen or laundry.
In Sidney, vertical metal siding is out in most residential zones. Horizontal lap or residential siding keeps a steel garage legal.
The house must be on site first or go up at the same time; we confirm by address. See all of Nebraska.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Sidney 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