Building director proposes 2‑foot side setbacks for small detached structures
Sep 16, 2026
Sep 16, 2026
Salem Building Director Steve Cox recommended amending code to require a minimum 2-foot setback from all property lines for detached sheds and similar structures 200 square feet or less, aligning with an existing requirement for open-sided accessory structures under Section 14-1-060.
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Building Director Steve Cox proposed during the Sept. 16 work session that the city code be amended to require a minimum 2‑foot setback from all property lines for detached accessory structures 200 square feet or less.
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