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I have to go before the local Planning Commission today so I can get a variance to put a small shed on my lakefront lot. It's a tiny lot, so entirely within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. It's actually easier to build a house than just put a shed there - they had problems in the past with people "camping" out in sheds. I plan on telling the board there's no chance of that. I will bring a camp potty for emergencies, but I primarily need a permanent, lockable place to put my gardening tools as well as observing the wildlife. I've already paid for a site plan and a big chunk of $$ just for the variance application, so if I don't receive approval, all that goes down the drain. It's been my retirement dream to own a small piece of land near water, so please send good vibes my way today. Thanks!!!

Good luck!

Good Luck!!!

Good luck! Sending mojo.

Mojo for getting approved!!

but if you don't, would they let you put something like this up: http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/?

Tiny but would fit lots of gardening tools and comes with a potty.

Good Luck...keep us posted....HUGS

Good Luck

Thanks guys! I got the variance, and even got it extended to five years concurrent with the approved site plan, so there's no rush. That's a good thing, because I need to plant some fast-growing, deer-proof trees/shrubs to screen the neighbor's property. They have managed to move even more crap onto their property than they had previously (i.e., a bright red cargo trailer). Thankfully, my shed will have its' back to their property, but it's still an eyesore when you drive up to the location, as it's a cul-de-sac lot ending at the lake. Probably why it was on the market for so long. Anyway, mojo greatly appreciated!! Oh btw, Amazonia, I had checked out the tiny houses website, and the ones on a trailer base wouldn't need a permit, but holy cow! Those things run upwards of $40K! They're cute, but not THAT cute.

I think you can also get the plans to build your own.

Ps - congrats!!!