How big can a shed or accessory building be in Upland?

Upland limits accessory structures in residential zones to one story and 15 feet, except play equipment in the side or rear yard. Upland limits accessory structures, not counting detached garages, carports, spas and pools, to 10% of the lot or 1,000 sq ft, whichever is less.

Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Upland

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Maximum height	No more than 15 feet, and 1 story only. Applies: Accessory structures in residential zones; play equipment in the side or rear yard is excepted. § 17.19.050 · code text The height of accessory structures shall not exceed 15 feet, with the exception of play equipment that is located in the side or rear yard.
Size or lot coverage	No more than 10% of the lot size or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less. Applies: Not counting detached garages, carports, spas and swimming pools. § 17.19.050 · code text Excluding detached garages/carports, spas and swimming pools, accessory structures shall not exceed 10 percent of the lot size or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less.
Side and rear setback	At least 3 feet from the side or rear property line. Applies: No openings face the property line. § 17.19.050 · code text Accessory structures shall be located a minimum of 3 feet from the side or rear property line if there are no openings facing the property line and 5 feet from the side or rear property line if there are openings facing the property line. At least 5 feet from the side or rear property line. Applies: Openings face the property line. § 17.19.050 · code text Accessory structures shall be located a minimum of 3 feet from the side or rear property line if there are no openings facing the property line and 5 feet from the side or rear property line if there are openings facing the property line. 0 feet from the side property line. Applies: SFR-10 zone; detached accessory buildings or garages 85 feet or more from the front property line, with a fire wall. § 18.12.100 · code text detached accessory buildings or garages located 85 feet or more from the front property line, may be located a zero distance from the side property line subject to provision of a fire wall. At least 3 feet from the property line. Applies: SFR-10 zone; detached accessory buildings or garages without a fire wall. § 18.12.100 · code text Detached accessory buildings or garages without a fire wall shall be a minimum of three feet from the property line. 0 feet from the side property line. Applies: SFR-7.5 zone; detached accessory buildings or garages 75 feet or more from the front property line, with a fire wall. § 18.16.090 · code text detached accessory buildings or garages located 75 feet or more from the front property line may be located a zero distance from the side property line subject to provision of a fire wall. 0 feet from the side property line. Applies: SFR-5 zone; detached accessory buildings or garages 65 feet or more from the front property line, with a fire wall. § 18.24.090 · code text detached accessory buildings or garages located 65 feet or more from the front property line may be located a zero distance from the side property line subject to provision of a fire wall. At least 3 feet from the property line. Applies: SFR-5 zone; detached accessory buildings or garages without a fire wall. § 18.24.090 · code text Detached accessory buildings or garages located 65 feet or more from the front property line may be located a zero distance from the side property line subject to provision of a fire wall. Detached accessory buildings or garages without the fire wall shall be a minimum of three feet from the property line.
Distance from the house	At least 7 feet between the main building and accessory buildings. § 17.19.050 · code text There shall be a minimum separation of 7 feet between principal and accessory buildings.

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