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Building on your lot in Azusa
Azusa sets fence heights by setback outside the West End District, with lower limits in front setbacks and corner areas. The city limits accessory structure height and rear-setback coverage, and only residents may work in a home business.
Key points
- Fence height: Outside the West End District, Azusa limits fences to 42 inches in front setbacks and 6 feet in side, street side and rear setbacks.
- Accessory structures: Azusa limits accessory structures to one story or 20 feet, whichever is less; detached ones, 35% of the rear setback without alley access.
- Home business: Azusa home businesses need a business license; only residents may work there, and sale of products on the premises is not allowed.
Each rule below is marked Azusa code or CA state law and links to the section it comes from (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
Fences and walls
Azusa code Outside the West End District, Azusa limits fences to 42 inches in front setbacks and 6 feet in side, street side and rear setbacks.
Sheds, garages and other accessory structures
Azusa code Azusa limits accessory structures to one story or 20 feet, whichever is less; detached ones, 35% of the rear setback without alley access.
All 8 Azusa rules on sheds, garages and other accessory structures, with the code text →
Running a business from home
Azusa code Azusa home businesses need a business license; only residents may work there, and sale of products on the premises is not allowed.
All 8 Azusa rules on running a business from home, with the code text →
Lot splits under SB 9
Azusa code The lot must be in a single-family residential zone. The lot must not be on prime farmland, wetlands, uncleared hazardous waste sites, conservation land, protected habitat or conservation easements.
All 5 Azusa rules on lot splits under SB 9, with the code text →
RV and boat parking
Azusa code Not allowed. No more than 60 minutes.
All 5 Azusa rules on RV and boat parking, with the code text →
Solar panels and EV chargers
Azusa code The Building Official issues all permits when the application meets the checklist; e-mail, internet or fax filing is allowed. The array must not exceed the city's maximum legal building height to qualify for the fast rooftop solar permit.
All 3 Azusa rules on solar panels and EV chargers, with the code text →
Building in a flood zone
| Floodplain permit |
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| Building in a floodway |
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| Height of the lowest floor |
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Noise and construction hours
Azusa code 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Extended hours of 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. only if the review authority allows them in conditions of approval.
All 4 Azusa rules on noise and construction hours, with the code text →
Outdoor lighting
Azusa code At most 14 feet or the height of the nearest building, whichever is less. No more than 1 footcandle.
Garage and yard sales
Azusa code 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 1 estate-sale permit per calendar year; the sale may be held on any weekend.
All 4 Azusa 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
Azusa code 1 guest space for each 3 units. 1 space for each unit, in a garage, carport, structure, or subterranean parking.
All 5 Azusa rules on parking spaces required for homes, with the code text →
Home alarm permits and false alarms
Azusa code An alarm may not sound for longer than 10 consecutive minutes. The fine amount is set by resolution of the city council.
All 6 Azusa rules on home alarm permits and false alarms, with the code text →
Signs on homes
Azusa code Up to 24 square feet in total. Remove within 10 days after the campaign or event ends. Real estate signs are allowed without a sign permit.
Trash and recycling carts
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Historic homes
Azusa code A certificate of appropriateness is required. The commission must review the work before it starts.
Other Azusa rules on this
Azusa's code also has these chapters. We have not summarized their values on this page yet; read them in the library.
- Keeping animals and poultry at home (§ 88.42.040)
- Park and recreation fee for new homes (§ 14-7) — residential zones only
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
What are the rules for building in an Azusa flood zone?
Azusa's code: A development permit is needed before any construction or development, including manufactured homes, in a special flood hazard area. (§ 14-538); At or above the base flood elevation. (Lowest floor, including basement, of a new or substantially improved home in AE, AH and A1-30 zones.) (§ 14-540).
Can I run a family child care home in Azusa?
California law sets this for every city, including Azusa: 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 Azusa?
Azusa's code: Containers must be removed from the curb on the same date they are emptied. (§ 58-55).
General information, not legal advice.
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