Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
For some residents in Scarlet, a metal garage means covered parking. For others, it's where the lawn equipment, tools and weekend projects end up. Benton Metal Depot supplies metal garage packages throughout Camden, so the building can be planned around the job it needs to do on your property.
Key Points
- ◦Benton serves Seals, Colesburg, Clarks Bluff and Tompkins and other communities around Scarlet.
- ◦Check the permit and setback rules before deciding exactly where the garage will go.
- ◦In Scarlet, 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.
- ◦Plan for door clearance and walking room when deciding how wide your garage needs to be.
- ◦The current local setback for a metal garage 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..
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 |
148
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Camden County
Before a metal garage goes up in Scarlet, check with Camden County Office of Planning & Development — Camden's cutoff for requiring a building permit is 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. Below that, you still need to clear 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 from your property line.
Delivery to Scarlet
Current delivery time to Scarlet is approximately 1 to 2 weeks. Benton also serves nearby communities including Seals, Colesburg, Clarks Bluff and Tompkins. Before delivery gets close, make sure you've handled the local permits and any site preparation needed for your particular garage.
Representative product photo — a Camden County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
Can I use a metal garage just for storage?
Yes. Cars don't have to be part of the equation at all. A metal garage can give you enclosed space for tools, lawn equipment, recreational gear and other belongings. If storage is the main purpose, think about shelving and aisle space while planning the building so everything remains accessible once the garage starts filling up.
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.
Do I need a permit for a metal garage in Scarlet?
That depends on the garage and the requirements of Camden County Office of Planning & Development. The current rule requires a permit 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. Check before doing any permanent site work. There may be other requirements tied to your property as well, so getting an answer early can save you from having to change plans later.
What can I keep in a metal garage?
Cars and trucks are obvious, but metal garages can also hold lawn equipment, tools, recreational gear and general storage. Larger buildings can leave room for work areas, too. Make a list of what you intend to keep inside before choosing the building size. It's easy to underestimate how quickly floor space disappears.
Can my metal garage have windows and different doors?
The available configuration depends on the garage package, but doors and windows should be considered while you're planning the layout. Think about where vehicles will enter, where you want a regular walk door and whether natural light is needed inside. Making those decisions early helps you choose a layout that works instead of adding features wherever they'll fit.
Can I use my metal garage as a workshop too?
Definitely! Just plan for the workshop before deciding on the garage size. A workbench, toolboxes, shelving and equipment can eat up a lot of floor space, especially when you're also parking a vehicle inside. Make sure to give yourself enough room to work comfortably instead of trying to fit a workshop into whatever space happens to be left over.
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Scarlet 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.
Definitions
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Building Permit
- Approval from the local government to construct a building under the building and zoning rules that apply to the property.
- ◦ Overhead Door
- The large door that opens upward to let cars, trucks or equipment move in and out of the garage.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Fastener
- A screw or other connector used to hold metal panels and building components securely in place.
- ◦ Roof Pitch
- How steep the roof is, usually described by how much it rises over a set horizontal distance.
Scarlet, 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
- 129
- Drive Minutes
- 148
- Nearby Towns
- Seals, Colesburg, Clarks Bluff, Tompkins
- 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
Benton Metal Depot manufactures metal products in Statesboro and has served residential, agricultural and commercial customers since 2004. For someone building a garage in Scarlet, that means working with a regional metal supplier rather than trying to piece the project together from unrelated sources. The garage package can be quoted around the specifications of the project.
Ready to talk through your metal garages project in Scarlet?
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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