Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
Do you need more room for vehicles, tools or equipment in Hickory Bluff? A metal garage might be the solution! It gives you enclosed space without adding onto your house or existing building. Benton Metal Depot supplies metal garage packages throughout Camden, with buildings that you can plan around according to what you need to park, store or work on.
Key Points
- ◦A metal garage can be used as parking, storage, equipment and work space under the same roof.
- ◦Benton Metal Depot is approximately 121.2 miles from Hickory Bluff.
- ◦Check the permit and setback rules before deciding exactly where the garage will go.
- ◦Delivery to Hickory Bluff is currently estimated at 1 to 2 weeks.
- ◦In Hickory Bluff, a building permit is required once the garage exceeds Not found — Camden County's Unified Development Code confirms accessory structure permits exist and are processed online, but no explicit sqft exemption threshold was located. Needs direct confirmation with Planning & Development. square feet.
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
Not found — Camden County's Unified Development Code confirms accessory structure permits exist and are processed online, but no explicit sqft exemption threshold was located. Needs direct confirmation with Planning & Development.
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
15 ft minimum side yard setback for accessory buildings per UDC Sec. 222(c)(5) (a variance may be requested to reduce it); rear-yard figure and other-district figures not independently confirmed.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Coastal Georgia (St. Marys/Kingsland) — general secondary sources place coastal GA in the ~130 mph (ASCE 7-22, Risk Category II) band, similar to Chatham/Glynn/McIntosh, but no Camden-specific primary map figure was found. Must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official before publishing.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Panel type/gauge |
29-gauge and 26-gauge Rib panels -- Benton's existing standard gauge/profile for pole-barn, carport, and agricultural structures.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Drive time from Statesboro |
151
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Camden County
The permit question for a Hickory Bluff metal garage comes down to one number from Camden County Office of Planning & Development: Not found — Camden County's Unified Development Code confirms accessory structure permits exist and are processed online, but no explicit sqft exemption threshold was located. Needs direct confirmation with Planning & Development. square feet. Stay under it and skip the full permit process; either way, keep the 15 ft minimum side yard setback for accessory buildings per UDC Sec. 222(c)(5) (a variance may be requested to reduce it); rear-yard figure and other-district figures not independently confirmed. setback in mind before you pick a spot.
Delivery to Hickory Bluff
Residents in Hickory Bluff are currently looking at about 1 to 2 weeks after placing an order. Benton Metal Depot is approximately 121.2 miles away. Use that window to finish whatever needs to happen at the property first. Waiting until the garage is ready can create unnecessary delays if the site isn't.
Representative product photo — a Camden County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
What do I need to do to my property before the garage arrives?
First, decide exactly where the garage will go and check the permit and setback requirements with Camden County Office of Planning & Development. Then follow the site requirements for the garage you've selected. Any grading, concrete or other preparation should be based on the final building specifications. Don't prepare the site using rough dimensions if the building hasn't been finalized.
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Hickory Bluff is 15 ft minimum side yard setback for accessory buildings per UDC Sec. 222(c)(5) (a variance may be requested to reduce it); rear-yard figure and other-district figures not independently confirmed., although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with Camden County Office of Planning & Development. A setback controls how close the building can be to certain property boundaries. Check that distance before you settle on a location, especially when space on the lot is tight.
How far is Benton Metal Depot from Hickory Bluff?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 121.2 miles from Hickory Bluff. The company serves residents throughout Camden, including communities such as Ceylon, Salter, Piney Bluff and Dover Bluff. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Hickory Bluff area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
How long does it take to get a metal garage delivered to Hickory Bluff?
Current delivery time to Hickory Bluff is approximately 1 to 2 weeks. If your project also involves permitting, grading or concrete, don't wait to do those jobs until the garage is almost ready. Use the delivery window to get the property prepared, and base your schedule on the estimate given for your order.
Should I pour the concrete before ordering the garage?
Get the garage specifications nailed down first. You want to know the correct dimensions and make sure the planned location meets the rules for Hickory Bluff before putting permanent concrete in the ground. It's much easier to adjust a garage plan on paper than to deal with a slab that was poured in the wrong place or at the wrong size.
Are metal garages a good choice for Georgia?
Metal buildings are utilized throughout Georgia for garages, equipment storage and other residential, agricultural and commercial uses. The important thing is choosing a building appropriate for the project and location. If you're building in Hickory Bluff, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.
How much extra room should I allow around my vehicles?
Don't measure a car and make the garage barely wider than the vehicle. You need enough room to open the doors, get in and out, walk around it and reach anything stored nearby. With two vehicles, remember the space between them too. Adding a little breathing room during planning can make a big difference once you use the garage every day.
Can I put a metal garage beside my house?
You may be able to, but don't assume every open spot on the property is buildable. Camden County Office of Planning & Development has requirements that can affect garage placement, including a current setback of 15 ft minimum side yard setback for accessory buildings per UDC Sec. 222(c)(5) (a variance may be requested to reduce it); rear-yard figure and other-district figures not independently confirmed.. Check the rules for your address before choosing the location, particularly if you're working with limited room between the house and property line.
Definitions
- ◦ Concrete Slab
- A flat poured-concrete surface commonly used as the finished floor and part of the foundation system for a garage.
- ◦ Wall Panel
- Formed metal sheet used to enclose and protect the exterior walls of the garage.
- ◦ Clear Span
- Open floor space between the building's exterior supports without interior columns getting in the way.
- ◦ Eave Height
- The height of the sidewall measured to the point where the wall and roof meet.
- ◦ Trim
- The finished metal pieces used along corners, roof edges, openings and other transitions on the building.
- ◦ Walk Door
- A regular entry door that lets you enter the garage without opening one of the larger vehicle doors.
- ◦ Gable
- The triangular wall section found at the end of a building with a pitched roof.
- ◦ Setback
- The required amount of space between your garage and a property line, road or another boundary covered by local rules.
- ◦ Roof Panel
- A formed sheet of metal that makes up part of the garage's exterior roof surface.
- ◦ Building Footprint
- The amount of ground the garage takes up, based on its outside width and length.
Hickory Bluff, Camden County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Camden County Office of Planning & Development
- Permit Authority Url
- https://www.camdencountyga.gov/102/Permits
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- Not found — Camden County's Unified Development Code confirms accessory structure permits exist and are processed online, but no explicit sqft exemption threshold was located. Needs direct confirmation with Planning & Development.
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- 15 ft minimum side yard setback for accessory buildings per UDC Sec. 222(c)(5) (a variance may be requested to reduce it); rear-yard figure and other-district figures not independently confirmed.
- Wind Load Zone
- Coastal Georgia (St. Marys/Kingsland) — general secondary sources place coastal GA in the ~130 mph (ASCE 7-22, Risk Category II) band, similar to Chatham/Glynn/McIntosh, but no Camden-specific primary map figure was found. Must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official before publishing.
- Coastal
- 1
- Drive Miles
- 121.2
- Drive Minutes
- 151
- Nearby Towns
- Ceylon, Salter, Piney Bluff, Dover Bluff
- Delivery Weeks In Stock
- 1
- Delivery Weeks Custom
- 2
- Panel Type Gauge
- 29-gauge and 26-gauge Rib panels -- Benton's existing standard gauge/profile for pole-barn, carport, and agricultural structures.
- Color Count
- 7
Why Benton Metal Depot
Buying a garage isn't just a matter of picking a picture and choosing a size. You also have to think about what you're putting inside, where it will sit and what materials the project needs. Benton Metal Depot works with residents in Hickory Bluff and throughout the region to help them choose a garage package that will work well with whatever they need.
Ready to talk through your metal garages project in Hickory Bluff?
Sources
- Internal: category-data.php (pole-barns / agricultural-pole-barns copy) (2026)
- color-collection.php Weather XL Rib/PBR color chart: Polar White, Pebble Gray, Granite, Onyx, Vanilla, Sand, Chocolate (29ga; 5 of the 7 also available in 26ga). Real Benton color count for this panel line -- not confirmed as the specific palette Jim/Trey intend to offer for metal garages. (2026)
- https://www.camdencountyga.gov/102/Permits (2026)
- https://www.co.camden.ga.us/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/644 (Unified Development Code) and https://www.camdencountyga.gov/1250/Permit-Fee-Schedule (2026)
- Camden County Unified Development Code, Sec. 222(c)(5) — verify against the primary UDC document at https://www.co.camden.ga.us/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/644 (2026)
- Aggregated from windload.solutions and similar secondary sources — no Camden-specific primary map found (2026)
- Given/client spec — Camden County (St. Marys/Kingsland) is a coastal Georgia county (2026)
- Computed 2026-09-16: GeoNames zip centroid -> OSRM public routing engine (real driving route from Statesboro, Bulloch County, GA). Deterministic and reproducible, but a free public demo routing server, not Google Maps -- spot-check a sample before confirming. (2026)
- Computed 2026-09-16: same OSRM routing result as drive_miles, converted from seconds. (2026)
- Computed 2026-09-16: 4 nearest cities in benton_service_area_cities.php by straight-line (haversine) distance from zip centroid. (2026)
- Bulk-set via dev-fact-review.php (2026)
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