Accessory Structures in Palm Springs, CA (2026)
5 verified accessory structures rules for Palm Springs, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
ADU Rules
Palm Springs regulates ADUs under Zoning Code Section 93.23.14 per California Government Code §65852.2. Detached ADUs up to 1,200 sqft/16 ft; attached up to 25 ft. 4-foot minimum setbacks. No STR use (31+ day minimum).
Palm Springs ADU Rules
Some RestrictionsShed Rules
Palm Springs exempts one-story detached accessory structures under 120 square feet (garden sheds, tool sheds) from building permits under CBC §105.2, but zoning still applies: sheds must meet setback requirements, lot-coverage limits, and height maximums (typically 12 feet), and HOA architectural review often adds color and siting constraints.
Palm Springs Shed Rules
Some RestrictionsGarage Conversions
Garage conversions to ADUs are permitted under California Government Code §65852.2 and Palm Springs §93.23.14. No replacement parking required. Non-conforming covered parking is exempt when establishing an ADU.
Palm Springs Garage Conversion Rules
Some RestrictionsCarport Rules
Carports are an iconic mid-century modern feature in Palm Springs and are permitted as accessory structures under PSMC Title 9. They require building permits, must meet side/rear setbacks, cannot encroach into required front setbacks in most zones, and are subject to HOA architectural review and historic-district guidelines in neighborhoods like Twin Palms and Racquet Club Estates.
Palm Springs Carport Rules
Some RestrictionsTiny Homes
Palm Springs treats tiny homes based on construction type. Tiny homes on foundations are regulated as ADUs under California Gov Code §65852.2 and SB 1211/AB 2533 (2024); tiny homes on wheels are RVs/park trailers regulated by HCD and generally NOT allowed as permanent dwellings on single-family lots outside RV parks. Movable Tiny Houses meeting ANSI 119.5 can qualify as JADUs in limited cases.
Palm Springs Tiny Home Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for Riverside County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Palm Springs city rules.
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