Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
If you're shopping for a metal garage in Bonair, don't start with the building size. Instead, you should start with what you're planning to put inside it. A pickup, two cars and a workbench all need different amounts of room. Benton Metal Depot supplies garage packages for residential, agricultural and commercial properties throughout Richmond.
Key Points
- ◦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 Rear: minimum 10 ft (including eaves/overhangs) for all accessory buildings. Side: same as required for the principal structure — 5 ft each side on lots ≤55 ft wide, 7 ft on lots 56-70 ft wide, 10 ft on lots >70 ft wide. Accessory buildings generally barred from front yards (except carports/garages, which must meet the principal-structure front setback)..
- ◦Check the permit and setback rules before deciding exactly where the garage will go.
- ◦Benton serves Montclair, Bristol Wood, Belair and Murray Hills and other communities around Bonair.
- ◦In Bonair, a building permit is required once the garage exceeds 120 square feet.
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
120
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Rear: minimum 10 ft (including eaves/overhangs) for all accessory buildings. Side: same as required for the principal structure — 5 ft each side on lots ≤55 ft wide, 7 ft on lots 56-70 ft wide, 10 ft on lots >70 ft wide. Accessory buildings generally barred from front yards (except carports/garages, which must meet the principal-structure front setback).
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Inland Georgia, Wind Zone 1 per Georgia Dept. of Insurance/Safety Fire — roughly 115-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). Exact design wind speed depends on which ASCE 7 edition Richmond County/Augusta has adopted and must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
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 |
110
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Richmond County
Richmond treats a metal garage like any other accessory structure: under 120 square feet, Augusta-Richmond County Planning & Development Department, License & Inspection / Construction Division typically doesn't require a full permit, but the Rear: minimum 10 ft (including eaves/overhangs) for all accessory buildings. Side: same as required for the principal structure — 5 ft each side on lots ≤55 ft wide, 7 ft on lots 56-70 ft wide, 10 ft on lots >70 ft wide. Accessory buildings generally barred from front yards (except carports/garages, which must meet the principal-structure front setback). setback rule still governs where it can sit on the lot.
Delivery to Bonair
The current estimate for getting a metal garage to Bonair is 1 to 2 weeks. The area is about 85.8 miles (110 minutes) from Benton Metal Depot in Statesboro. That gives you a general timeline for scheduling contractors, preparing the property and handling local permits before the building is due to arrive.
Representative product photo — a Richmond County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
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.
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.
How far is Benton Metal Depot from Bonair?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 85.8 miles from Bonair. The company serves residents throughout Richmond, including communities such as Montclair, Bristol Wood, Belair and Murray Hills. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Bonair area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Bonair is Rear: minimum 10 ft (including eaves/overhangs) for all accessory buildings. Side: same as required for the principal structure — 5 ft each side on lots ≤55 ft wide, 7 ft on lots 56-70 ft wide, 10 ft on lots >70 ft wide. Accessory buildings generally barred from front yards (except carports/garages, which must meet the principal-structure front setback)., although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with Augusta-Richmond County Planning & Development Department, License & Inspection / Construction Division. 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.
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 Bonair 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.
How long does it take to get a metal garage delivered to Bonair?
Current delivery time to Bonair 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.
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. Augusta-Richmond County Planning & Development Department, License & Inspection / Construction Division has requirements that can affect garage placement, including a current setback of Rear: minimum 10 ft (including eaves/overhangs) for all accessory buildings. Side: same as required for the principal structure — 5 ft each side on lots ≤55 ft wide, 7 ft on lots 56-70 ft wide, 10 ft on lots >70 ft wide. Accessory buildings generally barred from front yards (except carports/garages, which must meet the principal-structure front setback).. Check the rules for your address before choosing the location, particularly if you're working with limited room between the house and property line.
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.
Definitions
- ◦ Overhead Door
- The large door that opens upward to let cars, trucks or equipment move in and out of the garage.
- ◦ Clear Span
- Open floor space between the building's exterior supports without interior columns getting in the way.
- ◦ Wall Panel
- Formed metal sheet used to enclose and protect the exterior walls of the garage.
- ◦ Building Permit
- Approval from the local government to construct a building under the building and zoning rules that apply to the property.
- ◦ Setback
- The required amount of space between your garage and a property line, road or another boundary covered by local rules.
- ◦ Trim
- The finished metal pieces used along corners, roof edges, openings and other transitions on the building.
- ◦ Eave Height
- The height of the sidewall measured to the point where the wall and roof meet.
- ◦ Gable
- The triangular wall section found at the end of a building with a pitched roof.
- ◦ Ridge
- The top line of a pitched roof where the two sloping sides come together.
- ◦ Building Footprint
- The amount of ground the garage takes up, based on its outside width and length.
Bonair, Richmond County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Augusta-Richmond County Planning & Development Department, License & Inspection / Construction Division
- Permit Authority Url
- https://www.augustaga.gov/2101/Building-Permits
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- 120
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Rear: minimum 10 ft (including eaves/overhangs) for all accessory buildings. Side: same as required for the principal structure — 5 ft each side on lots ≤55 ft wide, 7 ft on lots 56-70 ft wide, 10 ft on lots >70 ft wide. Accessory buildings generally barred from front yards (except carports/garages, which must meet the principal-structure front setback).
- Wind Load Zone
- Inland Georgia, Wind Zone 1 per Georgia Dept. of Insurance/Safety Fire — roughly 115-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). Exact design wind speed depends on which ASCE 7 edition Richmond County/Augusta has adopted and must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
- Coastal
- Drive Miles
- 85.8
- Drive Minutes
- 110
- Nearby Towns
- Montclair, Bristol Wood, Belair, Murray Hills
- 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 has been working with metal building products in Statesboro since 2004. That local experience is important when you're planning a garage in Bonair and trying to sort through materials, building specifications and the rest of the project details. Benton works with homeowners, contractors and property owners throughout the region.
Ready to talk through your metal garages project in Bonair?
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.augustaga.gov/2099/Building-Construction (2026)
- https://www.augustaga.gov/2101/Building-Permits (2026)
- Secondary source (permitsguide.com/shed/georgia) states "one-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds not exceeding 120 square feet do not require a permit" in Augusta-Richmond County — NOT independently confirmed against the primary zoning ordinance PDF at https://www.augustaga.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8388; verify before publishing. (2026)
- Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of Augusta-Richmond County, Section 8-4(a)/(b), as summarized at https://www.zoneomics.com/code/augusta-GA/chapter_10 — verify against primary PDF at https://www.augustaga.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8388 (2026)
- https://oci.georgia.gov/inspections-permits-plans/manufactured-housing/wind-zones (confirms Richmond County is not one of the 6 GA Wind Zone 2 coastal counties; Georgia has no Wind Zone 3) — general ASCE 7 range aggregated from windload.solutions (2026)
- Richmond County is inland (Augusta, on the Savannah River but ~120 miles from the coast) and is not among the coastal counties named in the client spec (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)
