Washington County · Vermont
Metal buildings in Barre Town, VT.
We supply detached garages, shops, barns and more across Barre Town. Our work reaches from neighborhoods near the city to rural lots across the town, and anywhere else you’re building.
Accessory side setback
5 to 8 ft
Height
35 ft
No permit
64 sq ft or less
Lot coverage
35%
From the Town of Barre Zoning Bylaw, amended through October 2022.
What people build in Barre Town
Barre Town gives accessory buildings smaller side setbacks than houses.
Detached garages
In the Low, Medium and High Density districts, accessory buildings sit 8 feet from the side lines.
Rural lots
On a 2-acre lot the house needs 25 feet from the sides, but a shop needs only 8.
Small sheds
Sheds of 64 sq ft or less need no permit and no setbacks.
Farm buildings
Farm buildings skip zoning but must meet accessory setbacks and notify the town.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Barre Town
Front and rear setbacks match the house’s.
Side setbacks
- Low, Medium and High Density: 8 feet.
- Very High Density: 5 feet; Conservation: 25 feet.
Front & rear
- Same as the house.
- Low and Medium Density: 50 feet front, 25 feet rear.
Coverage
- Up to 35% total development on residential lots.
- Parking and septic areas count.
In Barre Town, a shop can sit 8 feet from the side line. On a 2-acre lot the house needs 25 feet, but a shop needs only 8. We’ll lay out your site.
Barre City has separate rules; we confirm by address. See all of Vermont.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Barre Town 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