Anderson · Building on your lot
Building on your lot in Anderson
Anderson limits fences and hedges, with a lower limit between the front setback line and the street and on corner lots. The city also sets setbacks for detached accessory buildings and requires a permit for home businesses.
Key points
- Fence height: Anderson fences: at most 6 feet without a use permit; 3 feet between the front setback line and street, except in AG zones.
- Accessory buildings: Anderson sets detached accessory buildings 5 feet from the rear property line unless it abuts an alley; side and front yards follow main-building rules.
- Home business: Anderson requires a home occupation permit for a business in a residence in the R-1, R-2, rural estate, agriculture or natural resource districts.
Each rule below is marked Anderson code or CA state law and links to the section it comes from (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
Fences and walls
Anderson code Anderson fences: at most 6 feet without a use permit; 3 feet between the front setback line and street, except in AG zones.
All 6 Anderson rules on fences and walls, with the code text →
Sheds, garages and other accessory structures
Anderson code Anderson sets detached accessory buildings 5 feet from the rear property line unless it abuts an alley; side and front yards follow main-building rules.
All 7 Anderson rules on sheds, garages and other accessory structures, with the code text →
Running a business from home
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Lot splits under SB 9
Anderson code 2 parcels of about equal area; neither may be smaller than 40% of the original lot. At most 800 square feet of floor area per unit.
All 13 Anderson rules on lot splits under SB 9, with the code text →
Solar panels and EV chargers
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Swimming pools
Anderson code No more than 2 inches between the ground and the bottom of the barrier. No gap or opening that lets a 4-inch sphere pass.
All 12 Anderson rules on swimming pools, with the code text →
Pets, chickens and bees
Anderson code Yes, with a use permit. No more than 2 colonies or nuclei per acre. Yes. 1 hen per 800 square feet of lot area.
All 10 Anderson rules on pets, chickens and bees, with the code text →
Building on a hillside
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Noise and construction hours
Anderson code 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays. Not allowed at any time on Sundays or holidays.
All 8 Anderson rules on noise and construction hours, with the code text →
Outdoor lighting
Anderson code Permanent outdoor lights may be 12 feet tall or less. Light at the property line should not exceed 0.1 footcandle, measured at the brightest point.
All 7 Anderson rules on outdoor lighting, with the code text →
Garage and yard sales
Anderson code A sale may last no more than 3 days in a row. No more than 4 sales per calendar year.
All 6 Anderson rules on garage and yard sales, with the code text →
Family child care homes
| Zoning | A small or large family child care home is a residential use and a use by right under all local ordinances, including zoning |
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| Business license or fee | A city or county may not charge a business license, fee or tax to run a family child care home |
| Local rules | Local limits on height, setbacks, lot size, health and safety must be the same as for every other home in the same zone |
| Small home | Up to eight children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there |
| Large home | 7 to 14 children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there |
Parking spaces required for homes
Anderson code 1 space per unit must be covered. 1.2 parking spaces per studio unit.
All 5 Anderson rules on parking spaces required for homes, with the code text →
Home alarm permits and false alarms
Anderson code The alarm must shut off within 15 minutes. A permit is required to install, connect, operate or maintain an alarm system.
All 4 Anderson rules on home alarm permits and false alarms, with the code text →
Signs on homes
Anderson code 1 per lot. At most 36 inches by 24 inches.
All 5 Anderson rules on signs on homes, with the code text →
Trash and recycling carts
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Other Anderson rules on this
Anderson's code also has these chapters. We have not summarized their values on this page yet; read them in the library.
- Flood damage prevention (Ch. 15.22)
- Park capital improvement fee for new homes (§ 15.36.050)
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I run a business from my home in Anderson?
Anderson requires a home occupation permit for a business in a residence in the R-1, R-2, rural estate, agriculture or natural resource districts.
Do I need a permit for solar panels or an EV charger in Anderson?
Anderson's code: Expedited administrative approval once a complete application meets the city checklist. No use until all required inspections are finaled. (§ 15.03.040); A building permit is required. (§ 15.45.030).
What extra rules apply to a hillside lot in Anderson?
Anderson's code: On slopes over 10%, hard surfaces may not exceed the amount the combined zone allows. (Land in the combined zone of Chapter 17.38.) (§ 17.38.015).
Can I run a family child care home in Anderson?
California law sets this for every city, including Anderson: Zoning: A small or large family child care home is a residential use and a use by right under all local ordinances, including zoning (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(a)); Business license or fee: A city or county may not charge a business license, fee or tax to run a family child care home (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(b)); Local rules: Local limits on height, setbacks, lot size, health and safety must be the same as for every other home in the same zone (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(e)); Small home: Up to eight children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there (Health & Safety Code § 1596.78(c)); Large home: 7 to 14 children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there (Health & Safety Code § 1596.78(b)).
When can trash carts go out to the curb in Anderson?
Anderson's code: Subscription to regular waste collection services is mandatory. (§ 8.65.040).
General information, not legal advice.
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