Phoenix, AZ: backyard pod and shed permit line

Phoenix uses the model code wording, 200 sq ft of aggregate floor area. The city's commentary under the rule is the useful part for a pod buyer: bringing utilities to an exempt shed needs its own permit.

“One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the aggregate floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 square meters).”

From City of Phoenix Planning and Development (Phoenix Building Construction Code, Section 105.2), read Nov 5, 2026.

The conditions, one by one

Size line	200 sq ft or less
Measured as	aggregate floor area
Height	one story
Power	City commentary: “If utilities are provided to a detached accessory structure exempt from permit, a permit is required for the installation of the utilities.”
Use	Tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses (commentary adds ramadas and gazebos).

Size line

200 sq ft or less

Measured as

aggregate floor area

Height

one story

Power

City commentary: “If utilities are provided to a detached accessory structure exempt from permit, a permit is required for the installation of the utilities.”

Use

Tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses (commentary adds ramadas and gazebos).

Pod sizes against this line

33 of 36 pod sizes are inside the 200 sq ft line by floor area. 3 are over.

Autonomous MetroPod: 80 sq ft
Autonomous WorkPod: 102 sq ft
Autonomous StudioPod: 105 sq ft
Studio Home Signature 8 x 10 ft: 80 sq ft
Studio Home Signature 8 x 12 ft: 96 sq ft
Studio Home Signature 8 x 14 ft: 112 sq ft
Studio Home Signature 8 x 16 ft: 128 sq ft
Studio Home Signature 10 x 10 ft: 100 sq ft
Studio Home Signature 10 x 12 ft: 120 sq ft
Studio Home Signature 10 x 14 ft: 140 sq ft
Studio Home Signature 10 x 16 ft: 160 sq ft
Studio Home Signature 10 x 20 ft: 200 sq ft
Studio Home Signature 12 x 12 ft: 144 sq ft
Studio Home Signature 12 x 14 ft: 168 sq ft
Studio Home Signature 12 x 16 ft: 192 sq ft
Studio Home Portland 8 x 12 ft: 96 sq ft
Studio Home Portland 8 x 14 ft: 112 sq ft
Studio Home Portland 8 x 16 ft: 128 sq ft
Studio Home Portland 10 x 12 ft: 120 sq ft
Studio Home Portland 10 x 14 ft: 140 sq ft
Studio Home Portland 10 x 16 ft: 160 sq ft
Studio Home Portland 12 x 12 ft: 144 sq ft
Studio Home Portland 12 x 14 ft: 168 sq ft
Studio Home Portland 12 x 16 ft: 192 sq ft
Studio Home Portland 14 x 14 ft: 196 sq ft
Kanga Room Systems Modern Kwik Room 10 x 12 ft: 120 sq ft
Kanga Room Systems Modern Kwik Room 12 x 14 ft: 168 sq ft
Kanga Room Systems Modern Kwik Room 12 x 16 ft: 192 sq ft
Kanga Room Systems Modern Kwik Room 14 x 14 ft: 196 sq ft
Kanga Room Systems Cottage Kwik Room 10 x 12 ft: 120 sq ft
Kanga Room Systems Cottage Kwik Room 12 x 14 ft: 168 sq ft
Kanga Room Systems Cottage Kwik Room 12 x 16 ft: 192 sq ft
Kanga Room Systems Cottage Kwik Room 14 x 14 ft: 196 sq ft

3 of those ship pre-wired (Autonomous). The rule names power, so the wiring condition applies to them even though the size fits.

Second check

Same wording as IRC R105.2 item 1 (200 sq ft) quoted by Federal Way, WA.

This page repeats the published rule and does the arithmetic on published sizes. Zoning, HOA rules and setbacks can still block a building the permit rule allows. Ask the office above before you order.