Shed permit rules in Hemet, CA — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Under Hemet zoning Sec. 90-320, a shed or accessory structure over 120 sq ft needs a building permit. Small non-affixed sheds under 120 sq ft and 8 feet tall may sit as close as 3 feet to side/rear lines. All accessory structures together cannot exceed 50% of the main home's floor area.
Sheds and other non-dwelling accessory structures in single-family zones are governed by Chapter 90, Sec. 90-320 of Hemet's zoning code. An accessory structure greater than 120 square feet is required to obtain a building permit. Accessory structures less than 120 square feet in area and less than eight feet in height that are not permanently affixed to the ground may be located as close as three feet to interior side or rear property lines.
Height limits apply by structure type: a storage shed, gazebo, greenhouse, playhouse, stationary barbeque, compost bin, and similar accessory structures may reach 15 feet, while garages, carports, and portable covers may reach 20 feet. Any accessory structure located within five feet of a side or rear property line is limited to eight feet in height. The total area of all accessory structures on the lot shall not exceed 50 percent of the floor area of the principal structure. Hemet's Code Compliance materials also note that inoperable, unlicensed, or dismantled vehicles or vehicle parts may only be stored inside an enclosed building such as a garage or shed. These are local standards; they are stricter and more specific than minimum California Building Code rules, which generally exempt one-story accessory structures up to 120 sq ft from a building permit.
Erecting a shed over 120 sq ft without a permit, exceeding height limits near property lines, or placing accessory structures that exceed 50% of the home's floor area can trigger code enforcement and removal or permit-correction orders.
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