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Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Sutter Creek

Sutter Creek limits detached accessory buildings in residential zones to two stories or 35 feet, not counting accessory dwelling units.

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Key points

  • Accessory buildings: Sutter Creek limits detached accessory buildings in residential zones to two stories or 35 feet, not counting accessory dwelling units.

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

What Sutter Creek's code says

Sutter Creek code What Sutter Creek's code adds
Maximum height
  • No more than 2 stories or 35 feet.
    Applies: Detached accessory buildings in residential zones, not ADUs, unless state height allowances for affordable units apply.
    § 18.10.060 · code text
    No detached accessory buildings in residential zones may exceed two stories, or thirty-five feet in height, except in accordance with state height allowances for affordable units.
Side and rear setback
  • At least 10 feet from the side street line.
    Applies: Detached accessory buildings in residential zones.
    § 18.10.060 · code text
    Detached accessory buildings in residential zones shall be located at a distance no less than ten feet from the side street line
  • At least 5 feet from the side or rear property line.
    Applies: One-story accessory buildings in residential zones, except ADUs set up under state law.
    § 18.10.060 · code text
    no accessory buildings in residential zones, if one story in height shall be located nearer than five feet to the side or rear property line
  • At least 8 feet from the side or rear property line.
    Applies: Two-story accessory buildings in residential zones, except ADUs set up under state law.
    § 18.10.060 · code text
    if two stories in height, shall be located nearer than eight feet to the side or rear property line.

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Frequently asked questions

How big can a shed or accessory building be in Sutter Creek?

Sutter Creek limits detached accessory buildings in residential zones to two stories or 35 feet, not counting accessory dwelling units.

General information, not legal advice.

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