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Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in California City

City rule: accessory structures have a 17.5-foot limit in all districts except RM1 and RM2, where the limit is 15 feet.

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  • Accessory structures: City rule: accessory structures have a 17.5-foot limit in all districts except RM1 and RM2, where the limit is 15 feet.

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

What California City's code says

California City code What California City's code adds
Maximum height
  • Detached accessory buildings can be at most 17.5 feet tall.
    Applies: In all zoning districts except RM1 and RM2.
    § 9-2.304 · code text
    Detached accessory buildings shall not exceed seventeen and one-half (17.5) ft. in all zoning districts except RM1 and RM2 where detached accessory buildings shall not exceed fifteen (15) ft. in height.
  • Detached accessory buildings can be at most 15 feet tall.
    Applies: In the RM1 and RM2 zoning districts.
    § 9-2.304 · code text
    Detached accessory buildings shall not exceed seventeen and one-half (17.5) ft. in all zoning districts except RM1 and RM2 where detached accessory buildings shall not exceed fifteen (15) ft. in height.
Side and rear setback
  • At least 10 feet from the side line.
    Applies: For detached accessory buildings on a corner lot.
    § 9-2.304 · code text
    provided, on a corner lot, no detached accessory building shall be located at a distance less than ten (10) ft. from the side line.

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Frequently asked questions

How big can a shed or accessory building be in California City?

City rule: accessory structures have a 17.5-foot limit in all districts except RM1 and RM2, where the limit is 15 feet.

General information, not legal advice.

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