Shed permit rules in Santa Clarita, CA — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Santa Clarita exempts small accessory structures under 120 square feet from building permits. Sheds must meet setback requirements. One-story detached structures for storage, playhouses, greenhouses, and similar uses qualify for the exemption.
Under SCMC Title 18, one-story detached light-framed structures accessory to residential use are exempt from permits if the gross floor area does not exceed 120 square feet. This includes tool sheds, storage sheds, playhouses, gazebos, trellis structures, arbors, and greenhouses. Structures must meet zoning setbacks and height limits. They cannot be used for habitation.
Sheds exceeding 120 sq ft without permits face code compliance action. Structures in setback areas may need to be relocated.
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