Shed permit rules in Rancho Cordova, CA — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Rancho Cordova follows California Building Code exemptions allowing one-story detached sheds and utility buildings up to 120 square feet without a building permit. Setback, height, and lot coverage rules still apply. Electrical, plumbing, or gas connections require separate permits.
Under California Building Code Appendix H and CBC Section 105.2, one-story detached accessory buildings used as tool sheds, playhouses, or similar and not exceeding 120 square feet in floor area are exempt from building permit. Rancho Cordova applies typical residential zoning setbacks of about 5 feet from side and rear property lines and prohibits sheds in front yards. Maximum height for unpermitted sheds is typically 8 feet at the eaves. Sheds with electrical, plumbing, or gas require permits regardless of size. Sheds cannot exceed the total accessory structure coverage in the zoning code (typically 30 percent of rear yard). Sheds in easements require utility company approval.
Sheds exceeding 120 square feet without permits are subject to stop-work orders and after-the-fact permits or removal. Setback violations can require relocation.
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