Providence County · Rhode Island
Metal buildings in North Smithfield, RI.
We supply detached garages, barns, storage buildings and more across North Smithfield. Our work reaches from Slatersville to the larger REA-120 lots in the rural parts of town, and anywhere else you’re building.
From lot lines
10 ft
From the house
10 ft
Side or rear yard
Up to 25% covered
Over the height limit
+1 ft setback per ft
From the North Smithfield Zoning Ordinance, Sections 6.8 and 6.10.
What people build in North Smithfield
North Smithfield’s accessory rules are simple to work with.
Detached garages
A garage can sit in the side or rear yard, 10 feet from the lines.
Workshops
Keep 10 feet from the house unless it’s attached.
Barns
Taller structures add a foot of setback for every foot over the limit.
Rural lots
REA-120 and RA-65 lots leave room for bigger buildings.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in North Smithfield
Section 6.8 sets the accessory building rules.
Placement
- 10 feet from any lot line.
- 10 feet from the house unless attached.
Coverage
- Up to 25% of a side or rear yard.
- Zone lot coverage still applies.
Height
- Zone height limits apply.
- Above that: one more foot of setback per foot.
In North Smithfield, 10 feet is the number to remember. That’s from the lot line and from the house. We’ll lay out the site to fit.
Height limits vary by zone; we confirm by address. See all of Rhode Island.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your North Smithfield 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