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Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Sand City

An accessory building closer than 5 feet to any property line is limited to 10 feet (city rule).

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Key points

  • Accessory buildings: An accessory building closer than 5 feet to any property line is limited to 10 feet (city rule).

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

What Sand City's code says

Sand City code What Sand City's code adds
Maximum height
  • No more than 10 feet high at the exterior line.
    Applies: Accessory buildings closer than 5 feet to any property line.
    § 18.62.070 · code text
    No accessory building closer than five feet to any property line shall exceed 10 feet in height at the exterior line.
Side and rear setback
  • At least 5 feet from any lot line.
    Applies: Accessory buildings not used as homes, when no unpierced solid masonry wall and gutter system is provided.
    § 18.62.070 · code text
    If no such wall and gutter system is provided, such accessory building shall not be closer than five feet to any lot line.
Distance from the house
  • At least 10 feet from any home on the same lot.
    Applies: Detached accessory buildings in an R district; includes homes under construction.
    § 18.62.070 · code text
    Unless so attached, an accessory building in an R district shall be located at least 10 feet from any dwelling existing or under construction on the same lot.

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Frequently asked questions

How big can a shed or accessory building be in Sand City?

An accessory building closer than 5 feet to any property line is limited to 10 feet (city rule).

General information, not legal advice.

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