Warren County · New Jersey
Metal buildings in Washington Township, NJ.
We supply pole barns, shops, garages, horse barns and more across Washington Township. Our work reaches from neighborhoods near Washington Borough to farms in the valley and on the mountain, and anywhere else you’re building.
Rural accessory
2% of the lot
Rural setback
50 ft
Height
35 ft
Livestock shelters
100 ft back
From the Washington Township (Warren County) Code, Chapter 123, Articles III and IV, amended through 2025.
What people build in Washington Township
Washington Township sizes accessory buildings by the lot.
Barns & shops
On a 4 to 5 acre rural lot, accessory buildings can total about 3,500 to 4,350 sq ft.
Detached garages
In the R-40 and R-20 districts, garages sit 15 feet from the side and rear lines.
Truck garages
One truck over 7,500 lbs can stay overnight if it’s kept inside a building.
Horse barns
Livestock and poultry shelters sit 100 feet from every lot line.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Washington Township
Washington Township keeps accessory buildings to side and rear yards.
Rural districts
- Mountain and Valley: 50 feet from side and rear lines.
- Up to 2% of the lot.
Residential districts
- R-40 and R-20: 15 feet; R-10: 10 feet.
- Up to 2% to 5% of the lot.
Timing
- The house permit comes first.
- 20 feet from other buildings.
In Washington Township, a work truck can stay overnight in a garage. Heavy trucks can’t be parked outside overnight in residential zones. We’ll size the door.
This is Washington Township in Warren County; we confirm your district before ordering. See all of New Jersey.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Washington Township 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