Portage County · Ohio
Metal buildings in Aurora, OH.
We supply detached garages, shops, barns and more across Aurora. Our work reaches from the city’s neighborhoods to its larger wooded and rural lots, and anywhere else you’re building.
Under 1 acre
576 sq ft
1.5 to 3 acres
2,000 sq ft
Over 5 acres
3,000 sq ft
Height, 3+ acres
25 ft
From the City of Aurora’s accessory structure guide (2024).
What people build in Aurora
Aurora sizes accessory buildings in five acreage tiers, and the height limit jumps at 3 acres.
Detached garages
Lots under 1 acre get one building of up to 576 sq ft and 15 feet tall, the size of a typical 24 by 24 garage.
Shops
From 1 to 1.5 acres the limit is 1,000 sq ft, and from 1.5 to 3 acres it’s 2,000 sq ft, all at 15 feet.
Barns
An accessory building used for animals other than household pets needs a lot of at least 3 acres.
Acreage
From 3 to 5 acres, buildings can reach 2,000 sq ft and 25 feet. Over 5 acres with a house, the limit is 3,000 sq ft at 25 feet.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Aurora
Aurora allows no more than two accessory buildings on a residential lot, and each one has to fit the size and height tier for its lot.
Size & height by lot
- Under 1 acre: 576 sq ft, 15 feet.
- 1 to 1.5 acres: 1,000 sq ft, 15 feet.
- 1.5 to 3 acres: 2,000 sq ft, 15 feet.
- 3 to 5 acres: 2,000 sq ft, 25 feet. Over 5 acres: 3,000 sq ft, 25 feet.
Number
- No more than two accessory buildings on any residential lot.
Permits
- Contractors and subcontractors have to register with the city’s Planning, Zoning and Building Division.
- A final inspection confirms zoning compliance.
In Aurora, 3 acres is the height line. Below 3 acres, buildings stop at 15 feet. From 3 acres up, they can reach 25 feet, a big difference for a shop with tall doors.
Outside city limits, township rules apply. See all of Ohio.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Aurora 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