Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Compton

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

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Size or lot coverage	No more than twice the area required for off-street parking. Applies: The combined area of all accessory structures in the Low-Density (R-L) and Medium-Density (R-M) Residential Zones. § 30-8.3 · code text Accessory structures shall have a combined area no greater than twice that required for off-street parking. May cover no more than 50% of the required rear yard. Applies: One-story detached accessory structures and attached open patio covers in the Low-Density Residential Zone (R-L). § 30-8.3 · code text Detached accessory structures of not more than one story and attached unenclosed patio covers may occupy not more than 50% of a required rear yard. May cover no more than 60% of the required rear yard. Applies: One-story detached accessory structures and attached open patio covers in the Medium-Density Residential Zone (R-M). § 30-9.3 · code text Detached accessory structures of not more than one story and attached unenclosed patio covers may occupy not more than 60% of a required rear yard.

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One-story accessory structures may cover at most 50% of a required rear yard in the R-L zone and 60% in the R-M zone.

Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Compton

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