Shed permit rules in Lodi, 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 are exempt from building permits in Lodi if they are single-story, not for habitation, at least 6 ft from other buildings, and do not exceed 8 ft in height. Total accessory structure area on a residential lot cannot exceed 1,000 sq ft.
Lodi exempts single-story accessory structures under 120 sq ft from building permits, provided the structure is not for habitation, is at least 6 ft from the dwelling and other accessory buildings, and does not exceed 8 ft in height. Accessory structures in residential districts may not occupy more than 25% of a required rear yard or 35% of any nonrequired rear yard. The total area of all accessory structures on a single residential lot cannot exceed 1,000 sq ft. Accessory structures may not exceed the ground floor area of the main building.
Shed over 120 sq ft without permit: code enforcement. Exceeding lot coverage: correction required.
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