Setbacks

Outbuilding setback from the fence — Germany

Germany

Privileged outbuildings (garages/sheds without habitable rooms, wall ≤3 m, ≤9 m per boundary, ≤15 m total) may sit on the boundary (0 m); otherwise the house setback applies. Thresholds vary by Land.

Use in planner All zones

Distances and rules

Outbuildings — a shed, garage, bathhouse or greenhouse — are set back from the neighbouring boundary: you may not build in the strip right next to it. The roof slope and drainage must also stay within your own plot and not shed water or snow onto the neighbour. The exact distance depends on the country and local development rules.

To boundary 0 m for privileged sheds/garages (wall ≤3 m); otherwise as the house Local rules

Important limitation

This is a planning aid, not a legal opinion. Before construction, check the local land-use rules, easements, the network/utility operator’s requirements and neighbour buildings.