City of Hickory, NC

Shed permits in City of Hickory

Residential zoning permit required; building permit required over 12 feet in any dimension

New residential accessory structures must obtain a residential zoning permit. A building permit is required if the structure is greater than 12 feet in any dimension. Structures must meet applicable zoning-district setbacks and be outside certain easements and the floodplain. Confirm with office where unsupported.

What to know before starting

The information below was checked against the linked official source on 2026-09-21. Confirm final requirements with Hickory Permit Center (828) 323-7410; City Planning and Development (828) 323-7422; Catawba County Building Services (828) 465-8399. before work begins.

Required permits and fees

  • Residential zoning permit — Required for new residential accessory structures; fee not stated (Confirm with office)
  • Building permit — Required if structure is greater than 12 feet in any dimension; fee not stated (Confirm with office)

Required plans

Confirm site plan and construction details with Permit Center; Hickory residential guidance says a surveyor site plan may be required.

Setback rules

Applicable zoning-district setbacks; outside certain easements and floodplain. Confirm parcel-specific setbacks with Hickory Planning.

Required inspections

  • Confirm with Permit Center; official source does not state accessory-structure inspection sequence.

Issuing authority

Hickory Permit Center (828) 323-7410; City Planning and Development (828) 323-7422; Catawba County Building Services (828) 465-8399.

Confirm with office

(828) 323-7410

Official source: City of Hickory Accessory Structure Regulations