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Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Lemon Grove

Detached accessory buildings in Lemon Grove's residential zones need a 5-foot setback and 10 feet from other buildings.

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Key points

  • Accessory buildings: Detached accessory buildings in Lemon Grove's residential zones need a 5-foot setback and 10 feet from other buildings.

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

What Lemon Grove's code says

Lemon Grove code What Lemon Grove's code adds
Size or lot coverage
  • No more than 30% of the required rear yard setback.
    Applies: Non-habitable accessory buildings such as sheds, garages or workshops in a Residential Zone.
    § 17.24.060 · code text
    It shall not occupy more than thirty percent of the required rear yard setback.
Side and rear setback
  • At least 5 feet from the rear and side lines.
    Applies: Detached accessory buildings in a Residential Zone. Not allowed in the required front yard setback.
    § 17.24.060 · code text
    No building shall be located in a required front yard setback, no closer than ten feet to other buildings and no closer than five feet to the rear or side property lines.
Distance from the house
  • At least 10 feet from other buildings.
    Applies: Detached accessory buildings in a Residential Zone.
    § 17.24.060 · code text
    No building shall be located in a required front yard setback, no closer than ten feet to other buildings and no closer than five feet to the rear or side property lines.

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Frequently asked questions

How big can a shed or accessory building be in Lemon Grove?

Detached accessory buildings in Lemon Grove's residential zones need a 5-foot setback and 10 feet from other buildings.

General information, not legal advice.

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