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Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Buellton

One-story detached sheds and gazebos up to 12 ft tall, 120 sq ft of roof, no plumbing or electrical: no land use permit.

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  • Sheds: One-story detached sheds and gazebos up to 12 ft tall, 120 sq ft of roof, no plumbing or electrical: no land use permit.

Each rule below links to the section of the Buellton Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Buellton's code says

Buellton code What Buellton's code adds
Side and rear setback
  • At least 15 feet from the rear property line.
    Applies: Trellises and patio covers in the rear yard setback.
    § 19.04.160 · code text
    Trellises and patio covers may be located within the rear yard setback when no closer than 15 feet to the rear property line, or no closer than ten feet to the rear property line when adjacent to a permanently dedicated open space area.
  • At least 10 feet from the rear property line.
    Applies: Trellises and patio covers in the rear yard setback, next to permanently dedicated open space.
    § 19.04.160 · code text
    Trellises and patio covers may be located within the rear yard setback when no closer than 15 feet to the rear property line, or no closer than ten feet to the rear property line when adjacent to a permanently dedicated open space area.
No permit needed up to
  • Up to 120 square feet of roof area without a land use permit.
    Applies: One-story detached sheds, playhouses, gazebos, pergolas and similar; up to 12 feet tall; no plumbing or electrical. Building permits may still apply.
    § 19.02.030 · code text
    Small Accessory Buildings. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, gazebos, pergolas and similar uses, provided such buildings do not exceed 12 feet in height, the roof area does not exceed 120 square feet, and no plumbing or electrical work is required.

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One-story detached sheds and gazebos up to 12 ft tall, 120 sq ft of roof, no plumbing or electrical: no land use permit.

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