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Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in West Sacramento

West Sacramento sets accessory structures at least 5 feet from interior side lines and 10 feet from rear lines; small unconditioned ones, 3 feet.

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Key points

  • Accessory setbacks: West Sacramento sets accessory structures at least 5 feet from interior side lines and 10 feet from rear lines; small unconditioned ones, 3 feet.

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

What West Sacramento's code says

West Sacramento code What West Sacramento's code adds
Side and rear setback
  • At least 5 feet from any interior side lot line.
    Applies: For accessory buildings and structures, with some exceptions.
    § 17.22.020 · code text
    Accessory buildings and structures shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any rear lot line and five feet from any interior side lot line except as follows.
  • At least 10 feet from any rear lot line.
    Applies: For accessory buildings and structures, with some exceptions.
    § 17.22.020 · code text
    Accessory buildings and structures shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any rear lot line and five feet from any interior side lot line except as follows.
  • At least 3 feet from an interior side or rear property line.
    Applies: Unconditioned structures up to 12 feet tall and 120 square feet, at least 5 feet behind the main building's street-facing front.
    § 17.22.020 · code text
    may be located up to three feet from an interior side or rear property line.

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Frequently asked questions

How big can a shed or accessory building be in West Sacramento?

West Sacramento sets accessory structures at least 5 feet from interior side lines and 10 feet from rear lines; small unconditioned ones, 3 feet.

General information, not legal advice.

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