Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Calexico

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Side and rear setback	At least 5 feet from an interior side or rear lot line. Applies: For a detached accessory structure in an interior side yard or rear yard in an R zone. § 17.03.140 · code text A detached accessory structure may be located within an interior side yard or rear yard; provided, that such structure is located no closer than five feet to an interior side or rear lot line and is at least ten feet from the main structure. No closer than 5 feet to an interior side or rear lot line. Applies: For parts of canopies, patios and breezeways that extend into a required rear or interior side yard in an R zone. § 17.03.140 · code text Shall not exceed fifteen feet in height or project closer than five feet to an interior side yard or rear lot line.
Distance from the house	At least 10 feet from the main building. Applies: For a detached accessory structure in an interior side yard or rear yard in an R zone. § 17.03.140 · code text A detached accessory structure may be located within an interior side yard or rear yard; provided, that such structure is located no closer than five feet to an interior side or rear lot line and is at least ten feet from the main structure.

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In R zones, the city sets 5-foot and 10-foot limits for detached accessory structures in an interior side or rear yard.

Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Calexico

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