Shed permit rules in San Ramon, CA — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Accessory structures limited to 12 ft height in most residential zones (HR, RE-B, RS, RM, RMH, RH, RVH) and 16 ft in RC, RR, and RE-A zones. Structures in front setback limited to 3 ft plus 18 inches for decorative features/lighting.
San Ramon building code typically exempts small accessory structures under 120 square feet from building permits, provided they are single-story, not for habitation, and meet setback requirements. Structures over 120 sq ft require building permits. All sheds must comply with zoning setbacks from property lines (typically 3 to 5 feet). Electrical connections to sheds require electrical permits. Sheds cannot be used as living quarters. HOAs may impose additional restrictions on size, placement, and appearance. Pre-fabricated sheds still must meet setback requirements.
Unpermitted structure: retroactive permit with penalty. Non-compliant setback: modification or removal. Habitation violation: immediate correction.
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