Shed & Garage Permits in Marple Township
Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Everything you need to know about getting a permit for a shed, garage, or other accessory structure in Marple Township.
Permit Requirements
Sheds and accessory buildings are permitted in the rear yard in the township's residential districts (R-A, R-B, R-C, R-1, R-1-A, R-2, R-3, R-4).
The Department of Code Enforcement issues the permits (Chapter 300 Zoning, Chapter 108 Building Construction).
Setbacks & Spacing
An accessory building must sit at least 10 ft from the house and at least 10 ft from any other accessory building on the lot.
You must stay within the impervious-surface limits for your lot (stormwater).
Exact yard setbacks come from the Table of Development Standards for your zoning district.
How to Apply
Prepare a site plan showing the shed location, spacing and impervious surface.
Department of Code Enforcement, 227 S. Sproul Road, Broomall, PA 19008 (Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.), (610) 356-4040.
Honestly? It's usually simpler than it looks
Before you hand this off to anyone, we'd encourage you to just call or stop by the Marple Township township office. The folks there handle shed and garage permits all the time — they'll give you the forms and walk you through filling them out. For a standard shed, most townships only need three things from you:
A certificate of insurance. Just ask and we'll email you a copy. It's easier to get than most people expect — see what one looks like.
A drawing / spec sheet of your building. We'll email you a copy of this too.
That's typically the whole list for a standard shed. Give it a shot yourself first — a lot of folks are pleasantly surprised at how quick it is. And if you get stuck or would just rather not deal with it, we're glad to help (see below).
We Deliver to Marple Township
White Pine Structures handles delivery and setup throughout Delaware County. We can also help you navigate the permit process — many of our customers in Marple Township have gone through this before and we know what to expect.
Disclaimer
This information is provided as a helpful reference and may not reflect the most current regulations. Always verify requirements directly with Marple Township's code enforcement or zoning office before starting your project. White Pine Structures is not responsible for permit application outcomes. Information last verified: September 2026.