Newport County · Rhode Island
Metal buildings in Middletown, RI.
We supply detached garages, sheds, workshops and more across Middletown. Our work reaches from neighborhoods near Second Beach to the farmland in the middle of Aquidneck Island, and anywhere else you’re building.
Accessory height
15 ft
Small sheds
5 ft from rear lines
From the house
10 ft
Lot coverage
15–25% by zone
From the Middletown Zoning Ordinance, Section 603, as applied by the Zoning Board of Review from 2022 to 2025.
What people build in Middletown
Middletown keeps most accessory buildings at 15 feet.
Detached garages
Even an 8×16 door has pushed a garage roof past 15 feet and into a variance.
Sheds
Up to 150 sq ft and 15 feet, a shed can sit 5 feet from the rear line.
Workshops
Keep 10 feet from the house unless it’s attached.
Watershed lots
Lots in the Watershed Protection District get extra review.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Middletown
Section 603 sets accessory setbacks by district.
Setbacks
- Accessory table by district: R60, R40, R30, R20.
- 10 feet from the house.
Height
- 15 feet in most cases.
- Taller roofs need zoning board relief.
Coverage
- 15 to 25% of the lot, by zone.
- House and outbuildings count together.
In Middletown, plan the door and the roof together. A tall door can push a garage past 15 feet. We’ll design to keep you under it.
Setbacks vary by district; we confirm by address. See all of Rhode Island.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Middletown 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