Outdoor Cooking in Santa Clarita, CA (2026)
2 verified outdoor cooking rules for Santa Clarita, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Smoker Rules
Built-in barbecues, fire pits, detached fireplaces, and built-in entertainment centers in Santa Clarita's residential yards must sit at least five feet from every property line and stay under ten feet tall, smoke stacks and chimneys included, under Unified Development Code § 17.57.060(H)(6). The rule sits inside the same yard-encroachment table that also sets a six-foot minimum gap between separate accessory buildings.
Santa Clarita Backyard Barbecue Setback Rule
Some RestrictionsSanta Clarita Unified Development Code § 17.57.060(H)(6)
H. Other structures shall be permitted in required yards as follows: ... 6. Built-in barbecues, fire pits, detached fireplaces and built-in entertainment centers shall be five (5) feet away from property lines and less than ten (10) feet in height, including smoke stacks and chimneys.
Outdoor Kitchen Permits
Santa Clarita requires built-in barbecues, fire pits, detached fireplaces and built-in entertainment centers to sit at least five feet from every property line and stay under ten feet tall, including any smoke stack or chimney. The Unified Development Code treats these as accessory yard structures, so the same clearance and height cap governs a permanent outdoor kitchen island built into a rear or side yard.
Santa Clarita Outdoor Kitchen Barbecue Setback Rules
Some RestrictionsSanta Clarita, CA, Unified Development Code § 17.57.060(H)(6)
H. Other structures shall be permitted in required yards as follows: ... 6. Built-in barbecues, fire pits, detached fireplaces and built-in entertainment centers shall be five (5) feet away from property lines and less than ten (10) feet in height, including smoke stacks and chimneys.
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