Shed permit rules in Encinitas, CA — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Encinitas requires non-habitable accessory buildings to maintain 3-foot side/rear setbacks for walls and 2-foot setbacks for eaves. Buildings over certain square footage require building permits.
Non-habitable accessory buildings in Encinitas must maintain a minimum 3-foot setback from side and rear property lines for walls and a 2-foot setback for eaves. Small sheds under the exempt threshold may not require a building permit but must still comply with setback and height requirements. Accessory buildings may not be in required front yards and must be subordinate to the primary dwelling. In the Coastal Zone, accessory structures may require a Coastal Development Permit depending on size and visibility. Storage sheds must comply with fire safety setback requirements. Accessory buildings count toward lot coverage calculations.
Unpermitted structures exceeding exempt thresholds are building code violations. Structures in required setbacks may be ordered removed.
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