Garages, sheds, and accessory structures in Gallatin, TN

What the Gallatin zoning ordinance says about garages, sheds, and accessory structures, district by district. Section numbers link to the official ordinance.

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Each district lists its permitted accessory uses (private garages, pools, home occupations per §12.14, signs per §13.07). Article 12 adds citywide rules: building spacing on a single zone lot (§12.05), height-limit exemptions for rooftop appurtenances (§12.06), recreational-equipment parking (§12.08), and short-term rental standards (§12.02, amended 11/2/2021). Accessory structures must meet district setbacks and coverage.

Articles 6–9 (district accessory-use lists); Article 12

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