Hillsborough County · New Hampshire
Metal buildings in Amherst, NH.
We supply detached garages, barns, workshops and more across Amherst. Our work reaches from the village to the farms along the Souhegan River, and anywhere else you’re building.
Accessory height
22 ft
Side & rear setback
20 ft
Front setback
50 ft
Northern Rural side & rear
30 ft
From the Amherst Zoning Ordinance, Article IV, and Zoning Board of Adjustment staff reports.
What people build in Amherst
Amherst keeps outbuildings well back from the lines and under 22 feet.
Detached garages
In Residential/Rural: 20 feet from side and rear lines, 50 feet from the front, up to 22 feet tall.
Barns & storage
In Northern Rural, accessory buildings sit 30 feet from side and rear lines.
Taller roofs
A 24-foot garage roof needed a variance where 22 feet is the limit.
Scenic roads
Designated roads require 100 feet from the right-of-way for every structure.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Amherst
Amherst’s rules focus on height and distance.
Height
- 22 feet for accessory buildings.
- 40 feet for the house.
Setbacks
- Residential/Rural: 20 feet side and rear.
- Northern Rural: 30 feet.
Business use
- Contractor businesses aren’t allowed in Residential/Rural.
- Home occupations are.
In Amherst, a garage stops at 22 feet. Taller roofs have needed a variance, so we’ll design the pitch to fit.
Scenic roads and overlay districts add limits; we confirm by address. See all of New Hampshire.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Amherst 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