Shed permit rules in Upland, CA — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Under Upland Municipal Code Chapter 17.19 (Accessory Uses and Structures), detached sheds and similar accessory structures generally may not exceed 10 percent of the lot or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less, and may not be used for human habitation. A one-story tool/storage shed up to 120 square feet is exempt from a building permit, but zoning setbacks still apply.
Sheds and other accessory structures in the City of Upland are regulated by Chapter 17.19 of the Municipal Code (Accessory Uses and Structures). Accessory structures, excluding detached garages/carports, spas, and swimming pools, generally shall not exceed 10 percent of the lot size or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less. Accessory structures such as garages and storage sheds shall not be used for human habitation (with limited exceptions for an approved ADU/second dwelling). They may not be located in the front yard or in the area that projects between the residence and the front property line, except for decorative entry features. The code calls for a minimum separation of 7 feet between principal and accessory buildings and 6 feet between two or more accessory buildings; accessory structures must conform to the design standards of the primary structure, and metal freight/shipping containers are prohibited. Search results indicate accessory-structure height is limited (commonly cited as one story / about 15 feet) and that non-habitable accessory structures keep a side/rear setback of roughly 3 feet (5 feet where there are openings facing the line); confirm exact figures with Planning. Separately, under the California Building Code as adopted by the City, a one-story detached accessory building used as a tool/storage shed or playhouse is exempt from a building permit if the projected floor area does not exceed 120 square feet — but zoning setbacks and the Chapter 17.19 standards still apply. These are the incorporated City of Upland's rules, separate from unincorporated San Bernardino County.
Placing a shed in a required front yard, exceeding the 10%-of-lot / 1,000-square-foot size limit, using a shed for habitation, or installing a metal freight container as an accessory structure violates Chapter 17.19. A shed over 120 square feet typically requires a building permit. Code Enforcement can require removal or correction. Verify setbacks with the Planning Division at (909) 931-4130.
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