Onondaga County · New York
Metal buildings in Clay, NY.
We supply pole barns, detached garages, shops and more across the Town of Clay. Our work reaches from Liverpool and North Syracuse to the rural lots toward Brewerton, and anywhere else you’re building.
R-10 height
12 ft
R-10 rear setback
10 ft
RA-100 side setback
25 ft
Shed, no permit
Up to 100 sq ft
From the Town of Clay Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 230, Section 230-13, and the town’s 2025 shed permit requirements.
What people build in Clay
Clay treats suburban and agricultural lots very differently.
Detached garages
In the R-10 one-family district, accessory buildings top out at 12 feet.
Pole barns
In the RA-100 agricultural district, barns sit 25 feet from side lines.
Front-yard barns
In RA-100, a detached building can go in the front yard if it’s 75 feet back.
Small sheds
Sheds up to 100 sq ft and under 12 feet need no building permit.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Clay
Clay’s zoning board regularly approves taller garages and barns.
R-10 district
- 12 feet tall.
- 10 feet from the rear line.
RA-100 district
- 25 feet from side lines.
- Front yard allowed at 75 feet back.
Variances
- Height requests of 18 to 26 feet are common.
- Heard monthly by the zoning board.
In Clay, the 12-foot height cap is the big one. Most pole barns and garages with storage need a variance. We’ll prepare the drawings the board wants to see.
Rules vary by district; we confirm by address. See all of New York.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Clay 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