Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 97 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 97-18
Storage buildings
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Portable storage buildings of at least 140 square feet shall be a manufactured or kit-type or be professionally designed and built. Permanent storage buildings require a building permit and must meet the setback requirements outlined in this chapter.
Under Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 97 § 97-18, portable storage buildings that are 140 square feet or larger must either be manufactured, kit-type, or professionally designed and constructed. Permanent storage buildings are subject to a separate, more formal process: they require a building permit and must comply with the setback distances established elsewhere in Chapter 97. The rule draws a clear distinction between portable and permanent structures, applying different standards to each.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Barton should be aware that § 97-18 sets construction-quality standards for larger portable storage buildings and triggers permitting requirements for any permanent storage structure. A compliant operator generally ensures that portable units of 140 square feet or more are sourced from a manufacturer, assembled from a kit, or built by a professional, and secures the required building permit before erecting a permanent storage building. Operators also typically verify that permanent structures satisfy the setback requirements detailed throughout Chapter 97 before construction begins.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 97 § 97-18, tenants who notice storage buildings on a rental property may have an interest in whether those structures were properly permitted and meet applicable setback rules. If a permanent storage building appears to have been erected without a building permit, or if a large portable unit does not appear to meet the construction standards the provision requires, that may be worth raising with the local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local ordinances can help explain what options may be available when a property appears to be out of compliance with § 97-18.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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