Shed permit rules in Fresno County, CA — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Sheds under 120 sq ft exempt from building permit per CA Residential Code §R105.2. Fresno County Title 18 requires compliance with setbacks and height limits regardless of permit.
CRC R105.2 exempts one-story detached accessory structures 120 sq ft or less from building permit. Electrical/plumbing still require permits. Fresno County Title 18 requires sheds meet side/rear setbacks (typically 3-5 ft residential, 20+ ft ag zones) and not exceed accessory structure height limits (typically 15-25 ft depending on zone). Sheds over 120 sq ft require full building permit.
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Setbacks by zone per Fresno County Title 18: R-1 (20 ft front, 5 ft side, 10 ft rear); AE (50 ft front, 30 ft side/rear); RR/RE (35 ft front, 15 ft side, 25 ...
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