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Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Dana Point

Dana Point limits detached accessory structures in a setback area to 12 feet; qualifying detached garages with sloped hip or gable roofs, 18 feet.

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  • Accessory structures: Dana Point limits detached accessory structures in a setback area to 12 feet; qualifying detached garages with sloped hip or gable roofs, 18 feet.

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

What Dana Point's code says

Dana Point code What Dana Point's code adds
Maximum height
  • No more than 12 feet high.
    Applies: Detached accessory structures in the setback area.
    § 9.05.260 · code text
    The standard maximum height of detached accessory structures is 12 feet when located in the setback area pursuant to Section 9.05.080(L).
  • Up to 18 feet high.
    Applies: Detached garages with nonhabitable storage space, no stairway access, and a fully sloped hip or gable roof.
    § 9.05.260 · code text
    The maximum height of a detached garage may be increased up to a maximum of 18 feet subject to the following standards:
Distance from the house
  • At least 8 feet from the main home.
    Applies: The RSF 22 zone.
    § 9.09.030 · code text
    (l) Minimum Building Separation (between primary and accessory buildings on the same lot): | 8 ft | 10 ft | 10 ft
  • At least 10 feet from the main home.
    Applies: The RSF 2, RSF 3, RSF 4, RSF 7, RSF 8, RSF 12, RBR 12, RBRD 18, RD 14 and RMF 7 zones.
    § 9.09.030 · code text
    (l) Minimum Building Separation - (between primary and accessory buildings on the same lot): | 10 ft | 10 ft | 10 ft | 10 ft

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How big can a shed or accessory building be in Dana Point?

Dana Point limits detached accessory structures in a setback area to 12 feet; qualifying detached garages with sloped hip or gable roofs, 18 feet.

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