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Residential Accessory Structures
Residential accessory structures that are non-habitable, 200 square feet or smaller and no higher than 10 feet measured from the finished floor to the top of the top plate do not require a building permit.
Important Note: Garages, carports or like structures that have the ability to contain a motor vehicle require a building permit regardless of the size or height of the structure.
Residential accessory structures that are over 200 square feet or over 10 feet high measured from the finished floor to the top of the top plate need a building permit.
1. Accessory structures shall comply with the setback requirements for the main building except where specifically modified by Development Code Section 17.74.
2. No accessory structure shall be located in a required front yard or side yard setback, except where specifically modified by Development Code Section 17.74.
3. An accessory structure on a corner lot shall meet a minimum street side yard setback except for private vehicle storage.
