Shed permit rules in La Habra, CA — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
In La Habra's single-unit residential (R-1) zones, detached storage and garden sheds are treated as accessory structures under LHMC 18.24.040 and are limited to one story or fifteen feet, whichever is less, and may occupy required side and rear yards only as allowed in LHMC 18.12.030.
La Habra regulates garden and storage sheds as detached accessory structures. LHMC Section 18.24.040 for the R-1a, R-1b, and R-1c single-unit dwelling zones states that all detached accessory structures, including garages, sheds, and accessory living quarters, shall not exceed a height of one story or fifteen feet, whichever is less. The R-1 main-building side yard is not less than five feet. Detached accessory buildings may occupy side and rear yards only as provided in LHMC Section 18.12.030, and cannot encroach into front setbacks. Under the California Building Code, a one-story shed of 120 square feet or less generally needs no building permit, but zoning setback and height rules still apply.
Placing an oversized or over-height shed, or locating one in a prohibited setback, can trigger code enforcement and an order to relocate or remove the structure.
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