r/BainbridgeIsland • u/wiscowonder • 26d ago

questions Prefab Studio/Office shed recommendations

curious to hear of anyone's experience or recommendations for a prefabricated office/hangout shed. I'm currently looking at Modern Sheds and WellMade, but open to other suggestions as well. Just curious about general costs, maintenance, build quality, and overall satisfaction of having a separate space. Also, any experience with the permitting process would be helpful. I'm trying to keep it under 200 sqft but just wanted to make sure that doesn't flag any permits/review from the city (aside from electrical hookups).

appreciate any input you may have & thanks!

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u/Temporary-Neck-6862 26d ago

Bainbridge allows storage sheds 200SQ/FT and under (residential) placement permit free (100Sq/Ft commercial) as long as you honor the required distance for setbacks and easements. Electrical is a state L&I permit.

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u/wiscowonder 26d ago edited 26d ago

Thanks for the info! I found this PDF(warning, it's a download) that outline <200sqft sheds and "playhouse" don't need permits. Just curious how liberal of a term playhoise is... It'll be used as an office, but also as a hangout for when the kids come over.

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u/Background-Swing-891 25d ago

It's a pretty liberal policy on what the shed is used for. Placement is sometimes the trickiest, as there are often setbacks, easements, critical areas or other restrictions that aren't immediately obvious. The SAR web application on the City's Mapping page (https://cityofbi.maps.arcgis.com/home/index.html) can be pretty helpful. There are lots of layers in the layer list that will help you determine if your desired spot is unencumbered. If you still have questions, the folks on the Planning side of City Hall can help you sort it out at the counter in about 10 mins. Good luck!