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Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Palmdale

Accessory structures over 10 feet tall need a 10-foot rear and interior side setback; those 10 feet or less, 5 feet.

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Key points

  • Accessory setbacks: Accessory structures over 10 feet tall need a 10-foot rear and interior side setback; those 10 feet or less, 5 feet.

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

What Palmdale's code says

Palmdale code What Palmdale's code adds
Maximum height
  • No more than 15 feet.
    Applies: For play equipment.
    § 17.82.020 · code text
    Play Equipment | Same as for primary structure | Same as for primary structure | 5 ft | 15 ft |
Side and rear setback
  • At least 10 feet.
    Applies: For detached garages and carports, from the rear and interior side lines.
    § 17.82.020 · code text
    Detached garages and carports | Same as for primary structure 1 | Same as for primary structure | 10 ft | See the development standards in Divisions 3 through 7 of this Title.
  • At least 5 feet.
    Applies: For structures 10 feet tall or less, from the rear and interior side lines.
    § 17.82.020 · code text
    Structure/Building ≤ 10 ft tall | Same as for primary structure | Same as for primary structure | 5 ft | ≤ 10 ft |
  • At least 10 feet.
    Applies: For structures over 10 feet tall, from the rear and interior side lines.
    § 17.82.020 · code text
    Structure/Building > 10 ft tall | Same as for primary structure | Same as for primary structure | 10 ft | See the development standards in Divisions 3 through 7 of this Title.
  • At least 5 feet.
    Applies: For play equipment, from the rear and interior side lines.
    § 17.82.020 · code text
    Play Equipment | Same as for primary structure | Same as for primary structure | 5 ft | 15 ft |

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Frequently asked questions

How big can a shed or accessory building be in Palmdale?

Accessory structures over 10 feet tall need a 10-foot rear and interior side setback; those 10 feet or less, 5 feet.

General information, not legal advice.

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