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Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Elk Grove

Elk Grove limits accessory structures on agricultural or agricultural residential property to 40 feet.

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  • Accessory structures: Elk Grove limits accessory structures on agricultural or agricultural residential property to 40 feet.

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

What Elk Grove's code says

Elk Grove code What Elk Grove's code adds
Maximum height
  • No more than 40 feet high.
    Applies: All accessory structures on agricultural or agricultural residential property.
    § 23.46.040 · code text
    The maximum height for all accessory structures on agricultural or agricultural residential property is forty (40' 0") feet.
  • The same maximum height as the main building in that zone.
    Applies: When the accessory structure is within the main building's allowed building envelope.
    § 23.46.040 · code text
    When the accessory structure is located within the allowed building envelope of the primary structure, the maximum height for the accessory structure shall be the same as the primary structure for the underlying zoning district.
Side and rear setback
  • At least 3 feet.
    Applies: Landscape features; from interior property lines, including the rear line.
    § 23.46.040 · code text
    Landscape features | No minimum | 12.5 ft. | 3 ft. | 16 ft. 2
  • No minimum setback.
    Applies: Pools and spas; from interior property lines, including the rear line.
    § 23.46.040 · code text
    Pool/spa | Same as for primary structure | 12.5 ft. 3 | No minimum | 16 ft. 2
  • No minimum setback.
    Applies: Decks and patios; from interior property lines, including the rear line.
    § 23.46.040 · code text
    Deck/patio | No minimum | No minimum | No minimum | No minimum
  • At least 3 feet.
    Applies: Play equipment; from interior property lines, including the rear line.
    § 23.46.040 · code text
    Play equipment | Same as for primary structure | 12.5 ft. | 3 ft. | 16 ft. 2
  • At least the height of the structure.
    Applies: Enclosed, solid-roofed accessory structures in agricultural or agricultural residential districts; from all interior property lines.
    § 23.46.040 · code text
    Enclosed and solid-roofed accessory structures shall be set back from all interior property lines not less than the height of the structure.

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Elk Grove limits accessory structures on agricultural or agricultural residential property to 40 feet.

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