Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Rocklin

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

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Side and rear setback	At least 5 feet from any interior side or rear property line. Applies: Accessory structures in any residential zone; front and street side setbacks also apply. § 17.08.090 · code text Said structures shall be a minimum of five feet from any interior side or rear property line and shall comply with the required front and street side yard setbacks as set forth in the applicable zoning. At least 20 feet from any side or rear property line, on the rear half of the lot. Applies: Barns, stables and other buildings for keeping animals. § 17.08.090 · code text Barns and stables, or any other building or structure used for the keeping of animals, shall be located on the rear one-half of the lot and not closer than twenty feet to any side or rear property line.
Distance from the house	At least 10 feet from the house, to its rear or side. Applies: Accessory structures in any residential zone. § 17.08.090 · code text Said structures shall be located to the rear or side of the main dwelling unit, not less than ten feet there from.

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Accessory structures in residential zones have city distance rules of 5 and 10 feet; barns, stables and animal buildings, 20 feet.

Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Rocklin

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