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Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Santa Fe Springs

In multiple-family residential zones, accessory buildings other than accessory dwelling units are limited to 16 feet (city rule).

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Key points

  • Accessory height: In multiple-family residential zones, accessory buildings other than accessory dwelling units are limited to 16 feet (city rule).

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

What Santa Fe Springs's code says

Santa Fe Springs code What Santa Fe Springs's code adds
Maximum height
  • No more than 16 feet.
    Applies: Accessory buildings in multiple-family residential zones, not including accessory dwelling units.
    § 155.102 · code text
    An accessory building shall have a maximum height of 16 feet.
Side and rear setback
  • At least 3 feet from the side property line.
    Applies: Multi-family zones; 70 feet or more from front line. May sit on non-street side line with no openings, 1-hour fire walls, roof drainage onto lot.
    § 155.102 · code text
    An accessory building which is 70 feet or more from the front property line, but which does not meet the requirements of division (C) of this section, may not be located closer than three feet from the side property line.
  • At least 3 feet from the rear property line.
    Applies: Multi-family zones; unless the building has no openings, 1-hour fire-resistant walls next to property lines, and drains all roof water onto the lot.
    § 155.102 · code text
    An accessory building which does not comply with the requirements of division (F) of this section shall not be located closer than three feet from the rear property line.
  • At least 5 feet from the rear property line.
    Applies: Multi-family zones; reverse corner lot, where the rear line is also the side line of the lot behind.
    § 155.102 · code text
    On a reverse corner lot, an accessory building shall not be located closer than five feet from any rear property line which is also the side property line for the property to its rear.

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Frequently asked questions

How big can a shed or accessory building be in Santa Fe Springs?

In multiple-family residential zones, accessory buildings other than accessory dwelling units are limited to 16 feet (city rule).

General information, not legal advice.

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