Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
For some residents in Rocky Ford, 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 Screven, so the building can be planned around the job it needs to do on your property.
Key Points
- ◦Delivery to Rocky Ford is currently estimated at 1 to 2 weeks.
- ◦Check the permit and setback rules before deciding exactly where the garage will go.
- ◦A metal garage can be used as parking, storage, equipment and work space under the same roof.
- ◦Benton Metal Depot is approximately 28.4 miles from Rocky Ford.
- ◦Get the final garage dimensions before completing permanent site work.
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
Not found. No sqft-based permit exemption was located on the county site. Contact the Screven County Zoning Office (912-564-2951) to confirm before publishing a number.
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Accessory buildings not attached to the principal building must be located at least 12 ft from the principal building, and detached accessory structures must be located in the rear yard (not permitted in front or side yards), per a secondary summary of the Screven County zoning ordinance. This should be verified against the primary Municode text before publishing specific side/rear property-line setback distances, which were not independently confirmed.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Inland east-central Georgia — roughly 105-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; exact design wind speed depends on the ASCE 7/IBC edition 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 |
43
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Screven County
Screven's permitting office, Screven County Planning and Zoning Department, sets the accessory-structure line at Not found. No sqft-based permit exemption was located on the county site. Contact the Screven County Zoning Office (912-564-2951) to confirm before publishing a number. square feet — build under that and you generally skip the full building-permit process, though a setback of Accessory buildings not attached to the principal building must be located at least 12 ft from the principal building, and detached accessory structures must be located in the rear yard (not permitted in front or side yards), per a secondary summary of the Screven County zoning ordinance. This should be verified against the primary Municode text before publishing specific side/rear property-line setback distances, which were not independently confirmed. still applies. Confirm your lot's zoning district before ordering, since setbacks vary by district.
Delivery to Rocky Ford
The current estimate for getting a metal garage to Rocky Ford is 1 to 2 weeks. The area is about 28.4 miles (43 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 Screven County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Rocky Ford is Accessory buildings not attached to the principal building must be located at least 12 ft from the principal building, and detached accessory structures must be located in the rear yard (not permitted in front or side yards), per a secondary summary of the Screven County zoning ordinance. This should be verified against the primary Municode text before publishing specific side/rear property-line setback distances, which were not independently confirmed., although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with Screven County Planning and Zoning Department. 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.
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 Rocky Ford, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.
How far is Benton Metal Depot from Rocky Ford?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 28.4 miles from Rocky Ford. The company serves residents throughout Screven, including communities such as Thomasboro, Parkers, Brier Creek Landing and Dover. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Rocky Ford area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
How long does it take to get a metal garage delivered to Rocky Ford?
Current delivery time to Rocky Ford 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 Rocky Ford 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.
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 Screven County Planning and Zoning Department. 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.
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.
Definitions
- ◦ Overhead Door
- The large door that opens upward to let cars, trucks or equipment move in and out 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.
- ◦ Ridge
- The top line of a pitched roof where the two sloping sides come together.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Setback
- The required amount of space between your garage and a property line, road or another boundary covered by local rules.
- ◦ Gable
- The triangular wall section found at the end of a building with a pitched roof.
- ◦ Walk Door
- A regular entry door that lets you enter the garage without opening one of the larger vehicle doors.
Rocky Ford, Screven County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Screven County Planning and Zoning Department
- Permit Authority Url
- https://www.screvencountyboc.com/planning-zoning
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- Not found. No sqft-based permit exemption was located on the county site. Contact the Screven County Zoning Office (912-564-2951) to confirm before publishing a number.
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Accessory buildings not attached to the principal building must be located at least 12 ft from the principal building, and detached accessory structures must be located in the rear yard (not permitted in front or side yards), per a secondary summary of the Screven County zoning ordinance. This should be verified against the primary Municode text before publishing specific side/rear property-line setback distances, which were not independently confirmed.
- Wind Load Zone
- Inland east-central Georgia — roughly 105-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; exact design wind speed depends on the ASCE 7/IBC edition adopted and must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
- Coastal
- Drive Miles
- 28.4
- Drive Minutes
- 43
- Nearby Towns
- Thomasboro, Parkers, Brier Creek Landing, Dover
- 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 Rocky Ford 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 Rocky Ford?
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.screvencountyboc.com/planning-zoning (2026)
- https://www.zoneomics.com/code/screven-county-unincorporated-GA/chapter_13 — verify against the primary ordinance at https://library.municode.com/GA/Screven_County/codes/Code_of_Ordinances (2026)
- General ASCE 7 inland-Georgia range (aggregated secondary sources) — no county-specific or primary map source found (2026)
- Screven County is well inland (east-central Georgia, on the Savannah River but far 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)
