What Is Considered an Outbuilding?

An outbuilding is a structure that is separate and detached from the main dwelling on a piece of land. An outbuilding may take various forms including barns, garages, or sheds, among others.

What is classed as an outbuilding?

Outbuildings are separate structures used for a purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse (that is they are not attached to the dwellinghouse), and may include structures such as: Sheds. Greenhouses. Garages. Swimming pools.

What is a residential outbuilding?

n. a structure not connected with the primary residence on a parcel of property. This may include a shed, garage, barn, cabana, pool house, or cottage.