Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Gonzales

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Maximum height	No more than 15 feet high and 1 story. Applies: For detached garages or accessory buildings in residential districts. § 12.112.030 · code text A detached garage or accessory building shall not exceed fifteen feet (15') in height and no more than one story.
Size or lot coverage	May cover no more than 15% of the lot. Applies: In residential districts. The lot area is counted without the required building setbacks. § 12.112.030 · code text Do not occupy more than fifteen percent (15%) of the lot, to be calculated exclusive of the required building setbacks. An accessory structure over 450 square feet needs planning director approval. Applies: In residential districts. § 12.112.030 · code text Any accessory structure in excess of four hundred fifty (450) square feet requires the approval of the planning director.
Distance from the house	At least 5 feet. Applies: In residential districts, from any other structure on the lot. § 12.112.030 · code text Shall be at least five feet (5') from any other structure located on the small lot.

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Gonzales limits detached garages and accessory buildings to 1 story and 15 ft; one over 450 sq ft needs planning director approval.

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