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Metal buildings in Onslow County, NC.
We supply detached garages, carports, workshops and more across Onslow County. Our work reaches from the Jacksonville area and Richlands to Swansboro and Sneads Ferry, and anywhere else you’re building.
Side & rear, under 400 sq ft
5 ft
Side & rear, 400 sq ft+
8 ft
Height limit
42 ft
Zoning permit
Every outbuilding
From Onslow County Planning and Development’s Residential Accessory Structures guide, for the residential and RA districts.
What people build in Onslow County
Onslow County sets outbuilding setbacks by size.
Sheds & small garages
Under 400 sq ft: 5 feet from side and rear lines, 10 feet from the road on corner lots.
Larger garages & shops
400 sq ft or more: 8 feet from side and rear lines, 15 feet from the road on corner lots.
Carports
Can sit in the front yard if they meet the house setbacks.
Rural Agricultural land
In the RA district, outbuildings can go in the front yard, and no house is required.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Onslow County
Onslow County’s rules focus on permits and placement.
Permits
- Zoning permit for every outbuilding.
- Building permit if any side tops 12 feet.
Front yard
- Not allowed on lots under 2 acres.
- Allowed on 2+ acres at house setbacks.
Height
- 42 feet.
- Up to 50 with a 30-foot clearing or sprinklers.
In Onslow County, a 400 sq ft garage needs 8 feet from the line. Keep it smaller and it can sit at 5.
The City of Jacksonville and other towns set their own rules; we confirm by address. See all of North Carolina.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Onslow County 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