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Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Ridgecrest

Detached accessory buildings in residential zones are limited to 2/3 of the main home's square footage, except approved accessory dwelling units.

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Key points

  • Accessory size: Detached accessory buildings in residential zones are limited to 2/3 of the main home's square footage, except approved accessory dwelling units.

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

What Ridgecrest's code says

Ridgecrest code What Ridgecrest's code adds
Maximum height
  • No more than 35 feet tall.
    Applies: Private garages in the front yard of interior lots where the front half slopes more than 1 foot in 4 feet.
    § 106-28 · code text
    further provided that no such building shall exceed 35 feet in height
Size or lot coverage
  • No more than two-thirds of the house's square footage.
    Applies: Detached accessory buildings in residential zones, except approved accessory dwelling units.
    § 106-28 · code text
    Detached accessory buildings shall not exceed two-thirds of the square footage of the primary dwelling.
Side and rear setback
  • At least 5 feet from the side or front property line.
    Applies: Private garages in the front yard of interior lots where the front half slopes more than 1 foot in 4 feet.
    § 106-28 · code text
    no portion of any such building shall be less than five feet from the side or front property line of the lot

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Frequently asked questions

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

Detached accessory buildings in residential zones are limited to 2/3 of the main home's square footage, except approved accessory dwelling units.

General information, not legal advice.

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