Town of Stephenville

 Accessory Buildings Regulations


Development Permit (PDF) OR Development Permit (Online Fillable Form)
Detached Garage and Shed Permit (PDF) OR Detached Garage and Shed Permit (Online Fillable Form)
Full Permit Regulations (PDF)
Forms are to be completed and submitted to the Town office at 125 Carolina Avenue, Stephenville, NL.


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Accessory Buildings are:

  • Required to be one (1) meter from all property lines, three (3) meter from main dwelling and cannot project past the front of the main dwelling.

  • Maximum size of a shed is 10% of the land size.  Maximum height is six (6) meters which is measured from the half way point between the peak and the eave and measured to the ground (not the top of the first floor). The exterior of the shed must match the main dwelling (Painted plywood or aspenite not permitted).

  • If the property is a corner lot refer to the Fire Chief.


For further information please contact the Town office at (709) 643 8360 or the appropriate person below:

Commercial and Residential Permits:

(709) 643 8366
E-mail: colin.maddock@stephenville.ca