Outdoor Cooking in Sunnyvale, CA (2026)
1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Sunnyvale, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Outdoor Kitchen Permits
Sunnyvale zoning classifies built-in barbecues, outdoor fireplaces and accessory cooking areas as "Open Outdoor Equipment," an accessory-structure category under Municipal Code Chapter 19.40. Units 450 square feet or less need no planning permit in side or rear yards if 8 feet tall or less, but they cannot go in the front yard at all, and taller installations need a miscellaneous plan permit.
Sunnyvale Outdoor Kitchen and BBQ Permits
Some RestrictionsSunnyvale Municipal Code §§ 19.12.020(2)(d), 19.40.020(e)-(f); Table 19.40.030
(d) Open Outdoor Equipment. Accessory equipment or structures which are not roofed, do not have solid walls and are primarily intended for recreation or outdoor cooking. Outdoor equipment may include play structures such as swings, trampolines, and jungle gyms, outdoor fireplaces or accessory cooking areas such as barbecues and ovens... (e) Maximum Height. No accessory structure may exceed fift...
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