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Building on your lot in Marysville
In Marysville, fence height depends on the yard: front yards and corner-lot street side yards allow lower fences than rear and interior yards. Accessory buildings have height, rear-yard coverage and setback limits, and a separate city chapter covers home occupations (Ch. 18.93).
Key points
- Front fences: City rule: in R and Downtown residential mixed-use districts, fences in front yards and corner-lot street side yards are limited to 3.5 ft.
- Rear fences: City rule: in R and Downtown residential mixed-use districts, fences in the rear yard of any lot are limited to 6 ft.
- Interior yards: City rule: in the same districts, fences in interior rear or interior side yards, up to the front yard, are limited to 7 ft.
- Shed height: City rule: accessory buildings in residential zones are at most 8 ft tall at the roof eaves and 15 ft at the peak.
- Rear-yard coverage: City rule: accessory buildings in residential zones may cover no more than 50% of the rear yard.
- Setbacks: City rule: accessory buildings must be at least 5 ft from all property lines and at least 6 ft from any other building.
Each rule below is marked Marysville code or CA state law and links to the section it comes from (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
Fences and walls
Marysville code City rule: in R and Downtown residential mixed-use districts, fences in front yards and corner-lot street side yards are limited to 3.5 ft. City rule: in R and Downtown residential mixed-use districts, fences in the rear yard of any lot are limited to 6 ft. City rule: in the same districts, fences in interior rear or interior side yards, up to the front yard, are limited to 7 ft.
All 3 Marysville rules on fences and walls, with the code text →
Sheds, garages and other accessory structures
Marysville code City rule: accessory buildings in residential zones are at most 8 ft tall at the roof eaves and 15 ft at the peak. City rule: accessory buildings in residential zones may cover no more than 50% of the rear yard. City rule: accessory buildings must be at least 5 ft from all property lines and at least 6 ft from any other building.
All 5 Marysville rules on sheds, garages and other accessory structures, with the code text →
Lot splits under SB 9
Marysville code Floor area limited to a .45 floor area ratio per lot or 800 square feet per unit, whichever is greater. Encroachments may come no closer than 3 feet to a side property line.
All 13 Marysville rules on lot splits under SB 9, with the code text →
Solar panels and EV chargers
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Tree removal
Marysville code The person who removed the tree may be charged its value under the ISA tree-pricing schedule. Yes, a tree removal permit is required.
All 3 Marysville rules on tree removal, with the code text →
Pets, chickens and bees
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Building in a flood zone
| Floodplain permit |
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| Height of the lowest floor |
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Noise and construction hours
Marysville code Construction is allowed only from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays. Construction is allowed from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
All 5 Marysville rules on noise and construction hours, with the code text →
Family child care homes
| Zoning | A small or large family child care home is a residential use and a use by right under all local ordinances, including zoning |
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| Business license or fee | A city or county may not charge a business license, fee or tax to run a family child care home |
| Local rules | Local limits on height, setbacks, lot size, health and safety must be the same as for every other home in the same zone |
| Small home | Up to eight children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there |
| Large home | 7 to 14 children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there |
Parking spaces required for homes
| Spaces per apartment or condo |
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| Spaces for a single-family home |
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Home alarm permits and false alarms
| Alarm permit |
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| When a permit can be revoked |
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Signs on homes
Marysville code Not earlier than 60 days before the election; remove no later than 15 days after the election. At most 2 off-site sale signs, each up to 5 square feet and 6 feet high; remove within 24 hours.
All 4 Marysville rules on signs on homes, with the code text →
Trash and recycling carts
Marysville code Owners must start refuse collection service within fifteen days of occupancy Keep containers in a suitable place readily accessible to the collector.
All 3 Marysville rules on trash and recycling carts, with the code text →
Historic homes
Marysville code 50 years old or older. Building permit and/or design review approval.
All 3 Marysville rules on historic homes, with the code text →
Other Marysville rules on this
Marysville's code also has these chapters. We have not summarized their values on this page yet; read them in the library.
- Home occupations (Ch. 18.93)
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for solar panels or an EV charger in Marysville?
Marysville's code: The building official issues all permits when the application meets the city's checklist. (Applies to EV charging stations; the application must meet all laws; the station may not be powered until city approval.) (§ 13.26.040).
What are the rules for building in a Marysville flood zone?
Marysville's code: You need a development permit before construction or development begins. (Applies in special flood hazard areas.) (§ 20.08.010); The lowest floor, including basement, must be at or above the base flood elevation. (New or substantially improved buildings in flood zones other than AO.) (§ 20.12.040).
Can I run a family child care home in Marysville?
California law sets this for every city, including Marysville: Zoning: A small or large family child care home is a residential use and a use by right under all local ordinances, including zoning (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(a)); Business license or fee: A city or county may not charge a business license, fee or tax to run a family child care home (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(b)); Local rules: Local limits on height, setbacks, lot size, health and safety must be the same as for every other home in the same zone (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(e)); Small home: Up to eight children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there (Health & Safety Code § 1596.78(c)); Large home: 7 to 14 children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there (Health & Safety Code § 1596.78(b)).
How many parking spaces does a home need in Marysville?
Marysville's code: One and one-half parking spaces per dwelling unit, or at least one parking space per six hundred square feet of gross floor area, whichever is greater (Multiple-family buildings, flats, bungalow courts and apartment houses) (§ 18.60.030); At least 2 parking spaces for each dwelling unit. (Single-family, two-family and attached dwellings.) (§ 18.60.030).
Do I need a permit for a home alarm in Marysville?
Marysville's code: An alarm permit is required. (§ 5.50.020); More than 10 false alarms. (Within a fiscal year.) (§ 5.50.080).
General information, not legal advice.
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