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Shed Rules: Mead Valley vs Riverside

How do shed rules rules compare between Mead Valley, CA and Riverside, CA?

Mead Valley and Riverside have similar restriction levels.

Mead Valley, CA

Riverside County

Few Restrictions

Detached sheds and accessory buildings up to 120 square feet and under one story do not require a building permit in unincorporated Riverside County under the California Building Code, but all sheds must still comply with Ord. 348 zoning setbacks, typically 5 feet from side/rear property lines.

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Riverside, CA

Riverside County

Few Restrictions

Riverside allows detached sheds as accessory structures under RMC Chapter 19.530. Sheds 120 square feet or smaller and one story are exempt from building permits per California Residential Code R105.2, but still must comply with zoning setbacks (typically 3 to 5 feet from side/rear property lines) and may not be used for habitation or business.

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