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Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in San Fernando

Non-parking accessory structures are limited to the lesser of 500 sq ft, 50% of the main ground floor, or 50% of the rear yard.

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Key points

  • Accessory size: Non-parking accessory structures are limited to the lesser of 500 sq ft, 50% of the main ground floor, or 50% of the rear yard.

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

What San Fernando's code says

San Fernando code What San Fernando's code adds
Maximum height
  • No more than 26 feet high.
    Applies: Two-story accessory structures, only when the other story is a garage or ADU. The second story meets main-home setbacks unless it is only an ADU.
    § 106-45 · code text
    Two story accessory residential structures, at a maximum of 26 feet high, will not be permitted unless only one store is the accessory residential structure and the other story is a garage and/or an accessory dwelling unit;
Size or lot coverage
  • No more than 500 square feet, 50% of main building ground floor, or 50% of rear yard, whichever is less.
    Applies: Total of all accessory structures on a lot that are not for parking. ADUs do not count.
    § 106-45 · code text
    Five hundred square feet,
Side and rear setback
  • At least 3 feet from any property line.
    Applies: Detached accessory structures.
    § 106-45 · code text
    Detached accessory structures shall be located at least three feet from any property line.
Distance from the house
  • At least 6 feet from the main building. A breezeway may connect them.
    Applies: Detached accessory structures.
    § 106-45 · code text
    Detached accessory structures shall be located at least six feet from the main building. A breezeway may span the space between the two structures.

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Frequently asked questions

How big can a shed or accessory building be in San Fernando?

Non-parking accessory structures are limited to the lesser of 500 sq ft, 50% of the main ground floor, or 50% of the rear yard.

General information, not legal advice.

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